Topic: To Have and To Hold

Draga Marks

Date: 2008-12-22 18:15 EST
"By the Goddesses Ren I'm scared..." Draga was shaking as she turned to Ren.

The red head was looking at her mentor with the up most comfort and devotion for Draga; who was about to take the step before Ren could with her beloved Rick. Draga was dressed in a silken golden gown, open backed and draping at the shoulders with sash like sleeves, only a golden chain to hold it up around her neck.

As was custom she wore it down to the small of her back where the mark of her family, Klay, was shown in full glory as a crescent moon with fangs on either side in a perfect well dug in scar upon her back. Ren was in a blue dress very much like Draga's, but her family crest was hidden by the fabric for this was not her day. Both women were barefooted and preparing to enter the inner part of the Temple Sinyari, their beloved Goddess of Love.

Rick chuckled to Draga trying to buy time. "Now, now Draga...You were the one that wanted to elope with him." Nudging her before he moved inside.

Joshua was already waiting for her inside. As he was dressed in his normal clothes, seeing how he loved to torment Draga by playing the rogue.

Ren turned to look at Rick and smiled to him. Draga managed to swallow and nod to the words given before looking towards the door. Her voice came, confident and strong," Very well, get in there you two and get going..." She nodded and ushered them both off.

Ren took Rick's arm and kissed under his chin for a moment, murmuring to him softly," Promise dear. I won't be this scared on our day." Winking to him as she started towards the door in his arm slowly. Positivily glowing with the thought of their day coming to them when they were ready to be wed. For now they had all the time in the world.

" You probably will. " Teasing her as they moved inside, then a nod to Joshua that Draga was on her way. He would never of guessed this would have happened.

Ren smiled to Joshua and winked. Her lips mouthed to him,' Be good to her!' before the doors opened and revealed Draga in all her golden glory. She moved in towards the inner temple and beamed to Joshua; possibly the first time in ages she had smiled so much.

Joshua mouthed " Bite me" Back to Ren, before looking to Draga. Smirking to how dressed up she was, and when she neared him...He was sure to comment. " And why are you so dressed up for" ?"

Draga shot him a look and pursed her lips as she spoke up," And why aren't you so dressed up?" She shook her head and smiled while she joined his side. Her sparking eyes dancing in his eyes. Like she would care right now that he was underdressed for such an occasion.

"Because you love my rogue-ish nature." Looking back into her eyes, before nodding that he was ready for the ceremony to start.

A priestess dressed in pure white stepped forwards to the pair and bowed her head. She started to chant a few words in Alorian while she bound their wrists in a crimson ribbon once the two had clasped hands. Behind the pair was a priestess each, placing a crown of roses over Draga's head and a crown of golden leaves over Joshua's head.

When the time came Draga would step forwards and speak to him tenderly, her voice slightly shaking," Joshua....Are you sure....this is what....you want....to....do....beloved" This....means....you and....I....will be....bonded....forever as....mates....and.....as....husband....and wife....in any....situation....and in....any circumstance....that may....come....our way..." She swallowed as she squeezed his hands with shaking hands. So afraid that he may rethink his choice when she had finally decided to give softness a chance.

Joshua dispite his rogue nature, would do as he was told, before looking down into Draga's eyes. " All I have to do..to say yes...Is to show my way of binding us" " Whispered to her.

The priestess heard this and bowed her head," He has chosen to say yes....Let him do so and show his love and devotion for the woman who stands before him, offering her heart and soul to him."

Draga swallowed while she leaned forwards and whispered," I am offering myself and giving myself to you, all you have to do is say yes...." Still murmured in that shaky tone.

He moved his free hand up to brush her hair back from her neck, then leaned down. Pressing a kiss to that one key, and very tender area. Before softly biting down, letting that be his answer.

Draga swallowed and closed her eyes as he brushed the hair away from her neck. When she felt that kiss she almost trembled to her knees, so weak there. And suddenly the bite came, and she moaned out.

It almost took the priestess' surprise, yet she continued," Together they have both entered a bond of mate-ship and one as man and wife. The male has taken the offer of his beloved and together and always they will be united in love and by the bond that Sinyari has created here and today between them. Your union is blessed and binding. May it last for centuries." The priestess bowed and Ren hugged Rick tightly as she giggled lightly. Waiting for the sealing moment to dawn both Joshua and Draga.

Joshua continued that bit of feeding from Draga when she moaned out. He then slowly pulled back, as he even took his time to lick her neck clean.

Draga's eyes would slowly open as she leaned into him, panting softly. She looked to his eyes and swallowed as fingers danced over is cheek in such a gentile and soft motion. Swallowing she waited for him, her heart racing as she started to feel those sparks in her eyes erupt so violently they threatened to blur her vision with joy and delight.

"Waiting for something?" Moving his arms around her, as he looked back into her eyes. A slow lick of his lips, teasing her as he was licking her blood from his lips.

A chuckle came from her lips and she whispered to him," Now why would I wait for something husband when we have all the time in the world?" Her arms moved to wrap around his neck, fingers dancing through his hair for a moment.

He smirked to that, before leaning to her ear. " Shall we leave then" " Pulling her in closer, as his fingers danced along her spine.

A shiver dance up and down her spine before she whispered," You know we need the last bit before we do just that." Leaning a bit closer and nuzzling at his chin tenderly.

" Very well. " Smirkign at how she had suddeny changed her feelings towards him. As if he knew what little bit came next.

Draga chuckled softly and kissed at his lips softly. That was all the needed, that union of lips before they could slip off at his request.

He kissed her lips back, before breaking it. " Seems I got you to fall for me...even when you acted like you didn't like me. " Teasing her.

Smiling to him she whispered," To be honest it wouldn't have been that hard. You did know what to do just to get me as yours.." Softly laughing before looking towards the door of the temple," Ready love."

Ren was leaning against Rick at this point and looking to the two with sparking eyes of her own. Tears in her eyes as she sniffled softly and looked up at Rick to show her joy for the pair.

Rick leaned down to kiss Ren's brow, then watched the pair head off. " Never would of expected her to be weak. ?" So whispered to Ren.

Joshua grinned as he walked out with Draga, remembering just how he got her to fall head over heels for him.

It was all a mater of getting Draga to melt for him. And he managed it as she wrapped her arm around his and leaned into his arm. Draga nuzzled him as they left and whispered lightly," I love you so much Joshua..."

Ren giggled to Rick's words and leaned into his chest. Her form was soon pulling along her mate and husband to be while her eyes locked with his. A grin forming on her lips she led Rick from the room after the pair.

Rick smiled down to Ren as they turned to head off. " Let's go home and leave the two to their fun. " And he would lead her back towards the estates.

" I know. " Joshua looked down at Draga, as he had never said that he loved her. Yet she knew that he did,

Draga looked up at him as they moved to the portal that Ren had linked to their home. Ren knew how important it was to Draga that she continue her duties as well as Joshua did. In the presence of Rick and Ren, Draga's union to Joshua was binding and she could never be happier than the moment she realized that she would never have to be alone again.

He stopped once they reached the portal, before shifting to scoop Draga up into his arms. Had to do this the right way, and carrying her into the house...Even if they were using a portal.

Draga blinked as she wrapped her arms around his neck. A smile grew on her lips and she kissed along his neck as he carried her through the portal and into their home. She smiled brightly and rested her head upon his shoulder.

" Now where to drop you off at?" Looking down at her once they were inside their new home. Now looking it over, as it had a more ancient Roman touch to it.

Her eyes locked with his and she whispered in his ear tenderly," Don't be a tease love....You just marked me as your mate and I took you as my husband." Wrapping her arms around his neck a bit tighter, knowing full well he'd do as he pleased.

He smiled down to her, as he moved towards the couch. He then paused..as he faked dropping her on it. Just to tease her.

A gasp came from her as she was teased by him. Her eyes locked with his and she peered at him for a moment. A bit of worry in her eyes because she'd rather him not be a pain at this moment.

" No looking at me like that. " Said upon seeing that look as he softly laid her down on the couch. " You know I would never hurt you. "

"I know you wouldn't dear..." She looked up at him while her grip loosened and her fingers tangled in his hair. A smile was on her lips, soft and gentle considering how rare she smiled away from him.

" Now...lay here and be a good girl. ?" Slowly moving her hands from his hair. " Unless you don't want anything to eat."

Draga nodded and rested her hands over her stomach. Laying there as he spoke of food. A nod came from her and she sighed," Very well....Just promise you'll return to me."

" I might. " Winking as he started towards the kitchen. Knowing that he could always get her to get jealous.

She shifted and watched him leave her behind for the kitchen. Swallowing and laying back she closed her eyes, but there was that twinge of what may happen if he actually didn't return.

Looks out of the kitchen at her, then ducked down. Letting her wait...Seeing how he knew his way around the kitchen, he should be on his way back.

Peering a bit at the kitchen door she shifted once more. A brow lifted up and she sat up a touch on the couch," Are you alright Joshua?" A bit worried as she peered at the door.

About that time...a few clattering post could be heard. Along with a few curse words.

Draga shot up and her form rushed from the couch while she panted roughly. A whimper coming from her lips as she entered the kitchen," Joshua?"

No sight of him when she entered the kitchen, as he slipped out once she moved past the door. Letting it swing shut behind him.

Worried she turned to looked around the kitchen desperately. When the door shut behind him she jumped and rushed forwards towards the door and through it after him," Why you!"

He flashed her a grin from the couch, tray of food sitting on the coffee table in front of it. " What' "

She sighed and moved to sit down on the couch besides him. Just sitting there with a frown on her lips as she took a deep breath and shook her head. Sighing in relief she whispered," Nothing dear....Just a bit jumpy I guess."

" I know, and it's nice to see you being...tender..Instead of a hard-ass. ?" So asking to get hit, and he handed her a plate of food.

Taking the plate of food she set it down before her. Taking bites from it while brushing off her dress softly. She looked to him and cleared her throat," Just remember it's custom for me to return this dress to the temple shredded to bits."

" I forbid you from doing that. " Smirking at her, as he slowly looked her over. " In fact....I want you to dress up like this more often. "

Blushing softly while she shifted a bit," Really?" Her head tilted and she looked down at her dress," Does it really look this nice?"

" Yes." He nodded lightly as he started to eat a few bites. " Not like you want to dress up, and be paraded around. ?" Teasing her again.

Taking another bite she swallowed it down a moment. Bright red from his words while she murmured," If I got to be on your arm....I would love to."

" Very well...then I'll show you off...with you being nude. " Finishing his plate, before taking it towards the kitchen. Allowing him to hide that fanged smirk.

Draga paused while she swallowed there. Her form shifted a bit and she turned to look towards him. Standing up and slowly turned towards him with her own plate," Hmm....Only if you were naked too."

“I think not." Over his shoulder as he was just starting the dishes. "Besides...like you want to let anyone see me nude."

"Doesn't mean I want you to show the world how your wife looks nude." She murmured and set down her plate on the counter. She moved towards a cabinet and pulled out a bottle of wine and a wine glass. Filling it up for him and lifting it for a sniff. She soon sipped it after a quick moment of letting it breath before nodding," Your blood wine dear..." She spoke up as she corked the bottle and reached for the other bottle in the cabinet.

"I prefer the real thing." Looking to her, more so to that mark upon her neck as he continued doing the dishes, just to make her wait. He was good at that.

Her brow perked and she strode over to him. Fingers were lifted to her hair and she leaned her neck to the side showing him her mark," Your blood is ready dear." Willing to give him what he wanted if he'd have only that.

He smirked to that, before turning to her. "Are you sure" You moaned out rather loudly earlier." Moving his fingers over those marks, oh so slowly.

Her eyes closed and she drew in a soft but tense breath of anticipation. She nodded while her voice came out in a tender whisper," I'm sure and we are home. I can moan as loud as I wish remember?"

"True...but you moaned out loud enough to shock the two priestess." Teasing her, as he continued to caress those marks with his fingers.

A soft gasp came from her lips and she leaned into his fingers. Closing her eyes tightly and whispering softly," So' I'm yours now to have as you like.."

"And what got you to melt so easily for me?" Now moving his fingers to scratch her throat, as he took a lean into the counter. Allowing his a free peak down the front of that dress.

The dress showed all to well that she was nude underneath the thin silk. Goosebumps forming over her neck and her eyes turning to look up into his eyes," When after all that happened, you were willing to give Angelica and Thane their lives in order to have a chance with me. You gave up two girls who loved you, for me..." A soft blush on her cheeks.

"And I guess those teasing kisses to your neck..had nothing to do with it?" Moving to run a hand into her hair, to tilt her head fully, he then started to kiss from her chin, before slowly moving lower down her throat.

Eyes still closed she swallowed and drew in a deep breath. A light whisper came from her lips," You were able to find my weaknesses rather quickly..." She nodded a bit and leaned into his lips as he kissed along her neck forcing a soft moan from her lips.

Joshua Marks

Date: 2008-12-24 16:38 EST
It had been a few weeks since they had gotten married, with them moving to the villa that Ren and Rick had given them as a wedding present. They had been staying there ever since they had gotten married, with Draga being herself. Being the usual reckless mess due to not working.

Joshua finally would calm her down after telling her, Ren sent orders for her to take a break and enjoy her honeymoon. Which both did, usually spending time walking the lush grounds.

Joshua of course woudl be traveling back and forth between the villa to the estates. Mostly to check to see if they were needed, it was during one of these trips that he was handed a letter. It was an order from Ren and Rick.

Joshua and Draga,

We need you to find out where the Death squad is. We haven't heard from them in a while. We both know you two are still on your honeymoon. Yet you two are the only ones that we know can get the job done.

Ren and Rick.

Joshua read over the letter then frowed, before tucking it into his pocket. A nod to the one that brought it to him, before he turned to head back Once back in the villa, he looked around before heading up to the study. It was where he usually found her.

" Draga..." Knocking before he stepped inside, loooking around for her. " We got orders. " Then a smirk...knowing she'd be glad to finally have somethign to do.

Draga Marks

Date: 2009-01-06 05:17 EST
Draga shifted on her feet as she heard her husband enter. A yawn fell from her lips and she rubbed her eyes. It was about time she was able to do something but lounge about this strange place. Giving another strong yawn she shifted and sat up.

Soon enough she was rushing to Joshua's side and snatching up the letter eagerly. Grinning she read over it at least seven times while her lips turned into a frown. Eyes lowering slowly the woman lowered her letter and set down the letter on the table.

She didn't ask if he was coming. In matters of seconds the woman was breaking through the portal as if her family was on the line. The death squad was as good as her children and she had to find them. This wasn't good news if any and this mission was manditory. Soon as she was on the other side she was barking orders and all the F'lorians were ordered to her side, including Thane.

Still she didn't know if Joshua was behind her, she just knew that work had to be done. Eventually Ren would hear of this and be concirned, but for now it was time to let Draga do her work. The honeymoon would have to be paused while Draga did what she did best. Led her clan to work, which she could tell had been slacking as of late.