Fic: Gift or Curse Chapter 45 A,B, & C
X-Over: DWP with Laurel K. Hamilton’s Merry Gentry & Anita Blake ‘Verse
Rating: NC-17 - Some violence, definitely a few sexual interludes. If this is your ‘cup o’ tea then read on.
Summary: What if Miranda was a powerful Master Vampire and Andy was blessed by a Faerie Fertility Goddess, prophesied to be together, all while running a fashion empire? Neither will be prepared for their ‘worlds’ converging or being unwitting pawns in a power-struggle in their supernatural/magical worlds.
Characters: Miranda, Andy, Lily, Doug, Nigel, Emily, Serena; Merry Gentry Series’ Characters; Anita Blake Series’ Characters
Shout-Out: Thanks to my betas - Jackalopetrope, Seelyfey, Punky_96, and Melanacious. I definitely couldn’t have done it without y’all. Also thanks to the Laurel K .Hamilton Fan Sites: Gentry & Blake which were lifesavers in terms of research.
Disclaimer: Devil Wears Prada characters belong to Lauren Weisberger and 20th Century Fox. I make no money off of this and I intend no infringement. Also, I don't own Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake and Merry Gentry universe and I mean no infringement there either, I make no money from this.
Spoiler Alert for Merry Gentry Series
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Chapter 45
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Gasping weakly, Andy tried to gather her scattered energy and disrupted Power to fend off an approaching Queen, while trying to ignore the rattled-bone sensation in her chest. Suddenly her back bowed as if a dam was broken, icy-cold Power flushed through her body, leaving muscles and tendons tingling in their wake. Luckily this startled the Queen, making her pause in her tracks. She watched with rising worry as some kind of energy colored with greens, reds, purples, and a warm golden color darted through the creature’s body, mixing with Andy’s tattoos. Lifting her nose the Queen gave a delicate sniff of the air, scenting very powerful earth magic from the creature.
And as suddenly as it began, it stopped. Realizing that this would not bode well for her the Queen shifted back into her ‘human form.’ Moving with Preternatural speed, she quickly leaned over Andy’s body with a powerful furry hand, wrapping it around her throat, choking off her air, crushing her windpipe. It was also at this moment that the Queen had been preparing to use one of her legendary Powers that was passed on to the Traveler’s Line. She sensed that her 3rd Childe was about to commit to ultimate betrayal by destroying the ‘husk’ of flesh she left in her Chambers.
Once she’s killed Meryem’s Mate she’ll leave that ‘human husk’ behind and find another body. She’ll be greatly weakened, but it will give her the time she needs to properly waken and then seek vengeance against any and all who rose against her. Her Children have grown lax and vain; it was time to remind them whom they serve. But for now she had to destroy her biggest threat.
Renewing her focus, she brought free hand up, lengthening her claws, preparing to stab this creature in Its heart, snuffing the life from her and by extension Meryem. But before she could Andy brought her hands up, in her hands was a glowing orb of energy mixed with the colors that were darting through her body a moment ago. Painfully smiling a bloody smile, Andy wanted to give this bitch a proper send-off and since she couldn’t flip her the “bird” she attempted a dose of wit.
“Has anyone ever told you what a grumpy bitch you’ve been since you’ve woken?!” she then pressed the orb of Power into the Queen’s chest causing an immediate scream of pain and surprise.
With fear crawling up her throat the Queen attempted to back away from the Power, but it had already disappeared inside her chest. It filled her with Life energy, counteracting the Power steeped in Death and Destruction. The feeling like shards of agony spread throughout her body. Her Power to ‘disappear’ or ‘travel’, finding another host, was stopped in its tracks. Her hand loosened from around Andy’s neck as she stumbled back, trying to escape, her hands came up clutching her chest. As if a tall tree had been felled by an ax, Andy watched the Queen falling backwards, her body freezing up. Quickly, Andy scrabbled onto her feet and ignoring her injuries, she pounced onto the Queen’s body. Her newly acquired canines, while not as impressive as either Miranda’s or the Queen’s, were still deadly enough to sink or tear into flesh. Andy brought her head back for the strike.
Chapter 45B
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Miranda watched as the Queen’s body suddenly jumped and jerked. Its hands came up clutching her chest, while appearing to be ‘lit up’ with some kind of energy. All the while the host body’s eyes never opened. Quickly moving before the opportunity slipped away, Miranda moved the Queen’s head to side while bringing her own head back for the strike.
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Perhaps it was prophesized, or maybe it was a certain planetary alignment, possibly it was some kind of unknown mystical force at work, or maybe all the Goddesses, Gods that agreed that this was the moment. No one knows for certain. But when both Miranda and Andy’s fangs slid home into the Queen’s flesh; both in the metaphysical and physical bodies, the power structure within the Preternatural world began to change. Blood and Power, old, slightly bitter, rushed through their veins.
Releasing ancient Faerie magic into the Queen’s veins, Andy lifted her mouth from the Queen’s “body.” She watched as the “body” became frozen, almost marble-like, giving a sense of life stilling, but not dying completely. The jewel she found so long ago in the backyard of her fake parents’ home appeared, hanging around her neck. So filled a certainty from having ancient knowledge “down-loaded” into her brain, she lifted the necklace, and laid it on the Queen’s chest. It glowed brilliantly for a moment causing Andy to bring her hand up to momentarily shield her eyes. When the glow finally dimmed, Andy saw that the jewel had slightly sunken into the Queen’s chest. Like some kind of marble statue, Andy knew that the Queen wouldn’t waken in a very, very, long time.
Wearily closing her eyes, she desperately wanted to be back in her body, but even more so she wanted to be by Miranda’s side. Centering herself Andy began to make the metaphysical more conscious in order to reconnect with her ‘body’ in the chamber. The sensation of feeling as if she were having an out-of-body experience or ‘seeing’ her body from an outside lens, she began to redirect her body back inside the Chamber. She was surprised and alarmed at what she saw.
Chapter 45C
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All Preternatural creatures appeared to be sleeping, the powerful ones like Nigel and Emily looked as if they were drowning. However, blood was pouring from Nigel’s nose. It made Andy wonder if the effects from what they did were being felt beyond these walls… she suspected they did. Finally Andy frantically began to look towards the huge bed that held Miranda and the Queen’s husk/body. Startling both her Mother and Doyle who’d been standing guard over her body her concern for Miranda taking precedence, she gave a half-hearted response to the rush of inquiries from Princess Merry and Doyle.
“Andy! Are you ok? What’s going on? We both felt enough Fey magic to power the entire state!”
“Hold on, I need to check on Miranda. We’re trying to…” but she was already moving towards her Mate.
She could feel through their link that something was happening. Moving towards the bed, she saw the same swirling colors that made up the orb of energy she used to disarm the Queen swirling around Miranda’s form. Miranda’s mouth was still locked onto the Queen’s “body.”
Andy tentatively touched her leg, needing a more physical connection.
Andrea, you’re all right?
Yes, are you ok? What’s going on?
Do you feel it? Our Link is stronger than ever… I can almost hear your heartbeat my love. But I need to finish this, keep your hand on me. I might need to borrow some Power.
Feel free… and Miranda? I love you.
Andy watched as the same symptoms that infected the Queen’s metaphysical body preventing her from escaping to another ‘host’ were repeated in this body. She also noticed Miranda’s skin becoming more translucent, her veins brought closer to the surface. Power crackled like a live electrical cord along Miranda’ body. She finally lifted her mouth from the Queen’s neck, blood dripped from Miranda’s fangs and down her chin. Miranda turned her head towards Andy and reached out her hand towards her, almost frantically needing a physical connection with Andy too.
Sliding her hand into Andrea’s, Miranda gently tugged Andy close, quickly running glowing… golden eyes over Andy’s body, checking for injuries. Andy smoothed her hands up Miranda’s arms as she pressed into her body, before sliding one hand into Miranda’s battle-tousled hair, while Miranda encased Andy’s body in her arms. Without speaking or sharing thoughts, Miranda brought their mouths together, smearing blood along Andréa’s face, a fang nipping Andy’s pouty bottom lip. A slight sting indicated that Miranda made a slice, blood began to well between their lips. Miranda darted her tongue inside mouth and then slicked the muscle along the cut lip, sipping the blood, tasting Andréa.
Andy briefly lifted her mouth to breathily whisper, “Now, Miranda.”
Once again she tugged Miranda’s head close, crushing their kips together. Miranda made a deeper slice onto Andy’s tongue; blood began to pour from the wound; The Queen’s blood, Andy’s blood. The failing population of Preternaturals, Vampires, began to feel the invisible weight that was snuffing out their lives, dimming their Power lift. Limbs became reanimated again, magic, Power, awakened once again. But with a new … ‘taste.’
Life. Even Undead Life was reborn. A new Queen was “born.”
Rating: NC-17 - Some violence, definitely a few sexual interludes. If this is your ‘cup o’ tea then read on.
Summary: What if Miranda was a powerful Master Vampire and Andy was blessed by a Faerie Fertility Goddess, prophesied to be together, all while running a fashion empire? Neither will be prepared for their ‘worlds’ converging or being unwitting pawns in a power-struggle in their supernatural/magical worlds.
Characters: Miranda, Andy, Lily, Doug, Nigel, Emily, Serena; Merry Gentry Series’ Characters; Anita Blake Series’ Characters
Shout-Out: Thanks to my betas - Jackalopetrope, Seelyfey, Punky_96, and Melanacious. I definitely couldn’t have done it without y’all. Also thanks to the Laurel K .Hamilton Fan Sites: Gentry & Blake which were lifesavers in terms of research.
Disclaimer: Devil Wears Prada characters belong to Lauren Weisberger and 20th Century Fox. I make no money off of this and I intend no infringement. Also, I don't own Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake and Merry Gentry universe and I mean no infringement there either, I make no money from this.
Spoiler Alert for Merry Gentry Series
****************************************************************************************************
Chapter 45
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Gasping weakly, Andy tried to gather her scattered energy and disrupted Power to fend off an approaching Queen, while trying to ignore the rattled-bone sensation in her chest. Suddenly her back bowed as if a dam was broken, icy-cold Power flushed through her body, leaving muscles and tendons tingling in their wake. Luckily this startled the Queen, making her pause in her tracks. She watched with rising worry as some kind of energy colored with greens, reds, purples, and a warm golden color darted through the creature’s body, mixing with Andy’s tattoos. Lifting her nose the Queen gave a delicate sniff of the air, scenting very powerful earth magic from the creature.
And as suddenly as it began, it stopped. Realizing that this would not bode well for her the Queen shifted back into her ‘human form.’ Moving with Preternatural speed, she quickly leaned over Andy’s body with a powerful furry hand, wrapping it around her throat, choking off her air, crushing her windpipe. It was also at this moment that the Queen had been preparing to use one of her legendary Powers that was passed on to the Traveler’s Line. She sensed that her 3rd Childe was about to commit to ultimate betrayal by destroying the ‘husk’ of flesh she left in her Chambers.
Once she’s killed Meryem’s Mate she’ll leave that ‘human husk’ behind and find another body. She’ll be greatly weakened, but it will give her the time she needs to properly waken and then seek vengeance against any and all who rose against her. Her Children have grown lax and vain; it was time to remind them whom they serve. But for now she had to destroy her biggest threat.
Renewing her focus, she brought free hand up, lengthening her claws, preparing to stab this creature in Its heart, snuffing the life from her and by extension Meryem. But before she could Andy brought her hands up, in her hands was a glowing orb of energy mixed with the colors that were darting through her body a moment ago. Painfully smiling a bloody smile, Andy wanted to give this bitch a proper send-off and since she couldn’t flip her the “bird” she attempted a dose of wit.
“Has anyone ever told you what a grumpy bitch you’ve been since you’ve woken?!” she then pressed the orb of Power into the Queen’s chest causing an immediate scream of pain and surprise.
With fear crawling up her throat the Queen attempted to back away from the Power, but it had already disappeared inside her chest. It filled her with Life energy, counteracting the Power steeped in Death and Destruction. The feeling like shards of agony spread throughout her body. Her Power to ‘disappear’ or ‘travel’, finding another host, was stopped in its tracks. Her hand loosened from around Andy’s neck as she stumbled back, trying to escape, her hands came up clutching her chest. As if a tall tree had been felled by an ax, Andy watched the Queen falling backwards, her body freezing up. Quickly, Andy scrabbled onto her feet and ignoring her injuries, she pounced onto the Queen’s body. Her newly acquired canines, while not as impressive as either Miranda’s or the Queen’s, were still deadly enough to sink or tear into flesh. Andy brought her head back for the strike.
Chapter 45B
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Miranda watched as the Queen’s body suddenly jumped and jerked. Its hands came up clutching her chest, while appearing to be ‘lit up’ with some kind of energy. All the while the host body’s eyes never opened. Quickly moving before the opportunity slipped away, Miranda moved the Queen’s head to side while bringing her own head back for the strike.
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Perhaps it was prophesized, or maybe it was a certain planetary alignment, possibly it was some kind of unknown mystical force at work, or maybe all the Goddesses, Gods that agreed that this was the moment. No one knows for certain. But when both Miranda and Andy’s fangs slid home into the Queen’s flesh; both in the metaphysical and physical bodies, the power structure within the Preternatural world began to change. Blood and Power, old, slightly bitter, rushed through their veins.
Releasing ancient Faerie magic into the Queen’s veins, Andy lifted her mouth from the Queen’s “body.” She watched as the “body” became frozen, almost marble-like, giving a sense of life stilling, but not dying completely. The jewel she found so long ago in the backyard of her fake parents’ home appeared, hanging around her neck. So filled a certainty from having ancient knowledge “down-loaded” into her brain, she lifted the necklace, and laid it on the Queen’s chest. It glowed brilliantly for a moment causing Andy to bring her hand up to momentarily shield her eyes. When the glow finally dimmed, Andy saw that the jewel had slightly sunken into the Queen’s chest. Like some kind of marble statue, Andy knew that the Queen wouldn’t waken in a very, very, long time.
Wearily closing her eyes, she desperately wanted to be back in her body, but even more so she wanted to be by Miranda’s side. Centering herself Andy began to make the metaphysical more conscious in order to reconnect with her ‘body’ in the chamber. The sensation of feeling as if she were having an out-of-body experience or ‘seeing’ her body from an outside lens, she began to redirect her body back inside the Chamber. She was surprised and alarmed at what she saw.
Chapter 45C
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All Preternatural creatures appeared to be sleeping, the powerful ones like Nigel and Emily looked as if they were drowning. However, blood was pouring from Nigel’s nose. It made Andy wonder if the effects from what they did were being felt beyond these walls… she suspected they did. Finally Andy frantically began to look towards the huge bed that held Miranda and the Queen’s husk/body. Startling both her Mother and Doyle who’d been standing guard over her body her concern for Miranda taking precedence, she gave a half-hearted response to the rush of inquiries from Princess Merry and Doyle.
“Andy! Are you ok? What’s going on? We both felt enough Fey magic to power the entire state!”
“Hold on, I need to check on Miranda. We’re trying to…” but she was already moving towards her Mate.
She could feel through their link that something was happening. Moving towards the bed, she saw the same swirling colors that made up the orb of energy she used to disarm the Queen swirling around Miranda’s form. Miranda’s mouth was still locked onto the Queen’s “body.”
Andy tentatively touched her leg, needing a more physical connection.
Andrea, you’re all right?
Yes, are you ok? What’s going on?
Do you feel it? Our Link is stronger than ever… I can almost hear your heartbeat my love. But I need to finish this, keep your hand on me. I might need to borrow some Power.
Feel free… and Miranda? I love you.
Andy watched as the same symptoms that infected the Queen’s metaphysical body preventing her from escaping to another ‘host’ were repeated in this body. She also noticed Miranda’s skin becoming more translucent, her veins brought closer to the surface. Power crackled like a live electrical cord along Miranda’ body. She finally lifted her mouth from the Queen’s neck, blood dripped from Miranda’s fangs and down her chin. Miranda turned her head towards Andy and reached out her hand towards her, almost frantically needing a physical connection with Andy too.
Sliding her hand into Andrea’s, Miranda gently tugged Andy close, quickly running glowing… golden eyes over Andy’s body, checking for injuries. Andy smoothed her hands up Miranda’s arms as she pressed into her body, before sliding one hand into Miranda’s battle-tousled hair, while Miranda encased Andy’s body in her arms. Without speaking or sharing thoughts, Miranda brought their mouths together, smearing blood along Andréa’s face, a fang nipping Andy’s pouty bottom lip. A slight sting indicated that Miranda made a slice, blood began to well between their lips. Miranda darted her tongue inside mouth and then slicked the muscle along the cut lip, sipping the blood, tasting Andréa.
Andy briefly lifted her mouth to breathily whisper, “Now, Miranda.”
Once again she tugged Miranda’s head close, crushing their kips together. Miranda made a deeper slice onto Andy’s tongue; blood began to pour from the wound; The Queen’s blood, Andy’s blood. The failing population of Preternaturals, Vampires, began to feel the invisible weight that was snuffing out their lives, dimming their Power lift. Limbs became reanimated again, magic, Power, awakened once again. But with a new … ‘taste.’
Life. Even Undead Life was reborn. A new Queen was “born.”