Secret meeting [for Caspian and Alex if he can join in]

[aeon_flux69]

She had to move through the halls, keeping close to the shadows, watching every corner. This was a risk she was taking. But it was one her heart had to make. She was barefoot as to not make one single noise. She smoothed her hand along the walls, elegant and grand. Aleksandr's other family had done well. But they were much to cold for her liking.

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[evankasparov]

Caspian slips into Alex's old room, and looks about for Aeon. He's let the jovial mask he's worn all day, slip, and his weariness shows. As does his longing to see her.

"Onushka?" he whispers.

[lexiromanov]

Slightly clouded explanations for their three companions and two different routes to reach the same spot are involved. Stepping carefully is of primary concern since their deep in the family's part of the manor house... but at least that's well away from anywhere Goodchild will be allowed to venture. Alex slips in a few minutes behind Evan, holding back at the doorway to give Vanya a moment with Aeon.

[aeon_flux69]

Aeon had made herself at home upon Aleksandr's bed. Burying herself deep in the blankets and coverings, the pillows piled around her. They covered her well so when the door opened, she froze and listened. Soon she heard Caspian's voice and she popped her head up. She had heard her given name from him and she answered with his, "Vanechka?" She crawled to the end of the bed, getting upon her knees to fully see him.

Her eyes watered, her hands shook as she extended them out to him, eager to touch and hold him to tightly to her.

[evankasparov]

Caspian flies across the room and gathers Aeon in his arms, holding her close, squeezing her tight. "Oh gods, oh by the gods above and below, it is good to see you."

[aeon_flux69]

Aeon felt her chest rise and fall with tears and cries that wanted to come out of her. But when she was finally in his arms, she nearly sagged as it took all her strength to hold tightly to him.

Her tears did fall as her eyes closed, head tipped up in holding him to close. "More than good," She breathed in pulling back then kissed him deeply, "My heart, my soul," she whispered against his lips. "Gods I miss you," She smoothed a hand over his cheek.

She then looked past him to Alex, "I've missed you both."

[lexiromanov]

"Aeon..." Her name was really enough but it was everything. Alex wanted to scream it, but he settled for whispering it again as he approached the bed. "Aeon."

Alex waits a moment longer to reach out and touch, to smooth a hand over the side of her that wasn't melded to Evan. "Are you in there then, love... are you... still you?" One knee settles on the mattress and Alex stares.

[aeon_flux69]

Aeon's eyes were soft, misty as she gazed at Alex. Fearful to let go of Caspian, she kept as much contact to him while she reached out to touch her little brother. The feel of his hand upon her didn't feel real. None of this felt real but yet the scents were real enough.

Her hand cupped his cheek then leaned in toward him. She pulled him to her at the same time, kissing him softly. "What little there is left, my love. I have moments like now but it takes all my energy." She stoked his cheek then pulled them all upon the bed. She wanted to be trapped between them, feeling them all around her.

She felt tears falling as she held them so close, "I missed you both. Gods, the things..." She shivered, closing her eyes tightly.

[evankasparov]

Caspian swallows hard to keep from crying.

He helps Aeon maneuver them onto the bed, pulling Alex into his embrace, holding them both as tight as he can. With god-struck clarity, Caspian has a sudden premonition that matters were going to get worse, far worse, before anything resolved. He tightened his arms involuntarily. Holding Aeon and Alex to him, hoping the memory of this moment would sustain him in the coming time of trials.

[aeon_flux69]

Aeon basked in the warmth and the nest that was created. Turning her head, she nuzzled against Alex, taking in his scent, the feel of his skin against hers as well. She then brushed her lips against his before kissing him firmly.

She pulled back from Alex's lips slowly then turned her head, doing the same to Caspian. Her lips met his, tongue pushing into his mouth to caress and dance slowly.

As she pulled back slowly she let her head drop and one could see the struggle upon her face. She sighed heavily, eyes closing. "Trevor had turned his focus more to Earth. And more towards revenge."

[lexiromanov]

"It's okay. We can handle him." There's a bit more bravado in Alex's voice than he actually feels. Trevor's been damned careful, not making any clear mis-steps... and this suggestion of an understanding between Goodchild and Olga has Alex on edge.

Alex's bending, leaning into the contact. Pulling what reassurance he can draw from the temporary connection they've made. "Can you tell us, love? Can you tell how... where... he's going to try and attack next? Maybe we can counter-move and take him out."

[evankasparov]

Caspian doesn't say anything just keeps touching Alex and Aeon. He waits to hear what Aeon has to say.

[aeon_flux69]

Aeon turned her head, a struggled upon her face showing. She pushed her face into Evan's neck, drawing a deep breath, inhaling his scent before turning to do the same to Alex. Her legs spread, wrapping around theirs and drawing them between hers and closed, keeping them as close as possible. Humanly possible.

"He wants to destroy. Destroy all we hold dear to this family. To us. He will do it slowly. Bit by bit, chiseling at each one till the tower falls. He will remove a large foundation stone." She turned to Caspian.

"He wants to kill the foundation of this family. He wants to kill you, my love."

[lexiromanov]

Alex nods. It doesn't really surprise him that Goodchild wants Evan dead. Like the Romanov women do too. Evan's immortality was an ace... but it wasn't a perfect defense. Olga had an idea what Evan was, even if she wasn't sure HOW to kill him, just her knowing was bad enough.

"Does he have a plan? Do you know where he's going to try and hit Vanya. Does he know what Evan is or how to kill him." There were still something things to worry about in regards to Evan's safety, and if they were forewarned it would help.

[evankasparov]

The news doesn't surprise him. And Caspian knows damn well how his death would cement the alliance between Goodchild and the Romanov women.

Caspian awaits Aeon's answer.

[aeon_flux69]

Aeon turned her head back to Alex, nodding, "Trevor always has a plan." She looked back to Caspian, "I've managed to keep your secret from him. But there has been an agreement." She looked back to Alex, "Between your sister and him. Nothing is to happen here. So it will have to be off property. I will more than likely be the bait as well as the one doing the killing. To sort of also prove his control over me. And it won't be pleasant." She turned back to Caspian. Her heart already aching for what she must do to the man she loved so dearly. Not to mention what it would do to her brother in seeing her do this.

[evankasparov]

Caspian smiles softly, and runs the back of his hand down Aeon's cheek, "make is as messy as he wants, Onushka. You know how I see death and sex. My body may lie to those who watch, but my eyes will speak my love and understanding."