The way I look at it, we don't have a choice but to LET him win. So im giving in. I'm sorry, I know i can beat Landon when my father is gone. I have a plan. I your gonna hate it, and I'm sorry. But please trust me. Then a hard blow to the head.

This is all all remembered before waking up in a cell next to his brother, and Landon watching over them.

"It doesn't matter where you are, nor where he is." He knocked the chair over with her in it and put a hand over his mouth and yawned, he hadn't slept in nearly two weeks at this point. "Do you really think it matters what I plan to do with you?" He grabbed her chin and forced hebto look into his unforgiving and cold eyes. "Where we are, it doesn't matter." He let go slowly so he head wouldn't hit the ground hard. "As for those children theire likely getting what they deserve." She's already costing her of her only saving grace..., my quickly dwindling patients. He turned his back to her and ran his fingers three his uncharacteristicly messy blond hair. "If you really think you can find him in this state, please, ne my guess. Earn your freedom by getting up and besting me in combat. If you want to LIVE however, you will do as I say when I say to do it. Understood?" He relaxed his body, loosing all of the tension he had, with it came slight relief. He heard her get in the chair again and turned quickly to face her.

He walked to the back of the chair and threw it and her to the ground again, wrapping his hands around her small neck he could feel the arteries amd veins, amd the tendons struggling to move. "You don't have to give me permission to do what I want." He loosened his grip a little, to keep her awake. After all it gave him her bpm, and her breathing rate. He could smell all of the deficiencies in her diet. How are you still alive?

"You want to see my oldest brat?" He began punching his own hand and forcing the impact on her, as well as made it feel like she was being bit, even though he was 2 feet away from her. "I will keep you here as long as I deem it fit." He stopped knowing their was no point in beating a dead horse as the saying goes.

He kept her frozen in place, at this point for two reasons. One to make his life easier, two; odly enough her own safety. If she can't move, she can't strain herself. "The first thing.your gonna do is absolutely nothing. You just gonna stay right there." He kept her still. "It doesn't matter what I do, you already do everything I tell you to." He kept his tone flat and low. Even while she was getting hysterical. He removed all influences and just kept her still. If she was in pain it's her own doing, her struggling is her own fault. "I only do what I have to do. If I was a royal that wouldn't change what I had to do. Responsibilitys and reputation and what needs to get done." He was letting her get it all out. He didn't care. A wave of his hand and the chair was back to how it was. He moved her up and into the chair, seeing if that would silence her.

She just kept talking, about how she could hurt him. He ignored it as he sat on the carpeted floor by the windowsill amd checked his watch. "If you make threats they better not be hollow." He spoke as he stretched and lied down. Just cause she's wound tight doesn't mean I gotta be. He chuckled as he laid down on the carpet. "The way your talking to me it's lucky I let you speak. I've already asked the servants for a large meal." His eyes where closed as he faced the ceiling and had his arms under his head like a pillow. "I ordered it before I even came in here child. As for the jacket I have 50 like it. Well now I guess 49 as that one is still back in Ireland." He stayed still and comfortable on the floor as she struggled helplessly in the chair.

Just then a knock came to the door. "I'll get it." He laughed as he opened it. In came 4 plates of sides, mashed potatoes, homemade mac's cheese, greenbeans, and corn. The main plate was a massive honey glazed ham. The dessert tray held triple fudge brownies. "Thank you." And the servents left. "This is a new place, new rules. You will learn quickly here I do what I see fit." He made his own plate before letting her move freely again. "Now before you try to stab me with a kitchen knife, or run away or something else I have a better idea. Eat, drink, sleep. Regain lost energy. From the way you smell you lack potassium, iron, your blood sugar is low. I don't have to tell you that your suffering. So eat up." He took a sip from his goblet and waved his hand at the curtains, flooding the room with light. In a corner was a bed, a mirror with brushes and anything she would need to keep herself clean."sleeping quarters and a vanity mirror. This room is yours. I guessed at you're measurements so there are a few outfits in the walk in closet, the rest of the room you can decorate or whatever. There is a TV with stations from all over the world, books, your own bathroom. All of the necessities except a kitchen." He took another sip from his cup, unable to eat the food.

He checked his watch and tilted his head up. Almost like a defiant child. "I have to get ready for a dinner banquet. You have a dress in the walk in closet if you whish to attend as it's frowned apon for someone of my status to go alone. However you would have to be on your absolute best behavior, cordial, plight ect. I'll be down the hall behind the massive mahogany double doors getting ready. I'll be back in an hour if your ready we will leave, if your asleep I'll put gaurds by your doors." He gave a final look around the room and revealed a walk in closet. "There it is. Alright, I'll be nearby." His tone was relaxed now, all of the intensity was absent. Even his movements where more fluid, still decisive with a set destination, but fluid nonetheless.

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In the dungeon Marshall slapped his brother into consciousness. Landon was standing against the wall and left, not before trying to scare Marshall. "We don't have time for this Scott, I need to get out of here. Now. He stood up and started punching the stone. Again. And again. And again. Ten punches later his knuckles where bloodied and there was only a single crack in the unforgiving stone.

"Marshall, you dumbass. Thats not going to get you anywhere. Here." Scott threw him a lighter and a cigarette. "The moron didn't bother frisking me before throwing me in here."

Catching the lighter Marshall unrolled the cigarette and rearranged everything inside to make it unstable and slightly explosive.

Well it seems I wont ever see you again, Marshal... I guess everything thats happen between us has failed. I guess this is goodbye.... She was too weak and exhausted to even wanna talk to him again.

Celest struggle against the chair " You know I hate this more than your enjoyment, Von" She groaned as her stomach began to feel the hunger build within her " Im deficient in my dient ever since I stopped eatting in the dungeon. Its your fault im like... this" she said as the food arrived and she forced herself to stay quiet til they left.The next monet, his hand was around her throat and her hand around his arms to try and pry them off. " Let... go...of me!" then was tossed into the chair and unable to mive a single muscle. Her eyes focused on his " Ill do anything you want or ask, Von. I promise"

After she was released food arrived. As she looked at the assortment of food in front of her, she moaned in ernest wanting to eat everything there, but Von held her back til it was her turn. " I wasnt going to stab you, Von.. Why would I even think of doing that?" When she was able to even able to have the chance to go for the food, she only grabbed a small plate of what she thought she needed for the time being. " I want my mate safe and sound, Von.. I know you hate him and Scott for being the sons they are, but i love them equally. I cant see any harm come to them."

She then sat back on the chair as the room changed into an elegant bedroom I dont deserve any of this... so why is he doing it? she thought as she ate and lookeda round at the same time.

She put her plate down as she walked over tot he bed and sat on it to test it " Oh Von... you... You didnt have to do this..." she said laying on her back I havent slept in weeks and I can finally sleep all I want She thought again.... but the reminder of new rules filled her head and she groaned.. " Am I allowed to at least sleep in on the weekends, sir? " She asked looking back at Von " Please? "

He's playing a game I know it and Imma play along. she thought as she kept on hearing him talk on and on. " You arent gonna hurt me any more, right? I know I have been an ass lately... " She paused to think of her next words very carefully " But I want to be able to get my powers back. "

After that, sh just stayed silent as she finished up her meal before setting the now empty plate as I walk over to the bed once again and lean my head against the soft pillow. Sinking deep into it asher eyes closed, her hands on her stomach. Finally at peace after all thats happened. But her mind and thought traveled to Marshal and his brother Scott. I hope you two are ok though...

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Landon did everythign he could while Von dealt with Celeste, but was having a hard time doing this on his own at this point. Constant fights with Marshal and Scott broke out every few days.

Don't you dare say that. We haven't worked this hard for either of us to give up. I'm gonna give th all hell. They will all ppay. He was loosing patients with the situation. With his brother, this cell. His pacing is constant, to the point where there is a grove in the floor of the cell. He was taking his frustration out on everyone. He and his brother fought constantly. When food came in they came out and tried to attack Landon. All in vein. Their tiny bomb did close to nothing and they where severely punished for it. "Scott, I'm gonna take you body, and slam you against the wall to break it down. It's gonna hurt, you'll be fine."

Scott just looked at his brother who was loosing his mind and acting like their father. "Whatever gets us out of here." He huffed as he stood up, preparing himself for a lot of pain.

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In his room to getting ready he sat on his Alaska king sized bed and stared into his closet. Suits of different colors, designs, and patterns. He chose a simple suit with blue tones, the undershirt being a lighter blue, the blazer being navy, and the tie a nice simple pattern using both colors. The pants where black and the shoes black Italian loafers unlike his sons brown ones. For his pocket napkin he just chose white, the watch a simple silver Rolex. "I hate dressing for these things. Such a waste of time." He moved to the mirror and fixed his hair, not that it needed much help. He went to his floor length mirror and fixed the wrinkles. "There, clean as a soldier." Opening the door he walked threw the halls and checked his watch, 30 minutes. Passing her door he paused for a minute, debating on going in till he decided against it.

Instead he went to the 1st main hall, and turned the corner into the 2nd kitchen, the smaller one their meal was prepared. "How's the preparation for next week coming along." The servants looked up and smiled to him and the head chef walked over. "Everything's fine sir, going precisely to plan." Von patted his shoulder. "Excellent." He got a glance at his watch and saw it was an hour on the dot. "I'll be off now, would hate to put you behind schedule" and he left as quick as he came and went to Celestes door.

He knocked hard against the door three times. "If your indecent cover up. I'm coming in."

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"Alright, I'm ready. Throw me against the wall."

Marshall patted his brothers shoulders and gave a nod before throwing him on his feet and grabbing and chucked him into the wall, the cell wall coming down and revealing nothing but Cliffside and the sea.

Celeste sat up in her new bed as she heard Vons voice at her door ‘ Im not indecent, Von.. even though I do seem to need cleaner clothes and fresh at that.” She gave a sigh as she got off the bed and headed to the closet and chose something fancy… but not too fancy unlike Von himself. “ Give me a few minutes, please” she said grabbing a red blouse, a white flowing skirt that reached the floor, red socks to her knees, and black tennis shoes. She then walked to her mirror and brushed her long hair before braiding it in the most fanciest ways she knew hoping it would prove to Von she belonged to him for the time being. I hope this will work she thought as she walked to the door and opened it

" Im sorry Von.. I know I wouldnt want to keep you waiting" She said, folding one leg in front of the other and a hand on the wall to keep her balance. Why is he dressed up so fancy now? This isnt like the Von I used to know she thought as she looked Von over from head toe. from his well brshed hair to the spotless shoes that he decided to wear. " Why so shnazzy, sir?" she simply asked, her curiosity getting the best of her. " And no.. I cant fight you sir... I know now that you are stronger than I. But one day if I am still not free, then and only then will I gain the courage and strenth to defeat you".

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Celeste could see everything Marshal saw when the wall collapsed. Marshal!! What the hell are you doing! Von will know about this if you continue. Landon will tell him the minute he finds you gone. please dont risk your life or Scots becasue I have been taken from you. It isnt worth it. On the lighter side, Im able to use my powers again, so my brothers powers combined with mine should be enough... But there is one other person who could help me. In other words... she meant that he and Scott should stay pup and let her handle the situation I know of someone from a long time ago. He should help til I am with you again. Please be careful and stay put. I love you more than anything in this world or anything or anyone would ever offer me

But she didnt know what she meant by what she had spoken to him. She didnt even know what Von had planned for her. What would be the outcome of how thing stood right now? Celeste didnt know.

He stepped in and she got up. "Fine, I'll turn around. If you need help lacing anything I'll fetch one of the maid staff." He kept his back turned, he isn't a Neanderthal after all. When he heard the closet door shut with her inside he turned back to the closet door, and watched his watch. Waiting for her to come out. He heard cloths shuffling and some clanking, likely from her trying to stay up. He kept one arm at his and the other in front resting above his hips standing at attention with his feet together and his head straight. I wonder if she will go for the dress, that certainly wasn't cheep. Or if she would go with something else. He kept was growing more bored as she was taking a little longer. Then the door finally opened and she walked out.

He chuckled at her simple apology. "Child, I've waited for the rises and falls of civilization, from Rome, Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and so many more. Waiting for you to get ready isn't even a grain of sand." He took the opertunity to get a look at what she chose. Definitely an odd combination. "Shnnazzzy indeed. It's a dinner banquet. The one percent of the one percent are going to be there. I own the world's bank as well as over half of the world's stock." He walked around her before throwing open the closet door and grabbed stocking the matched her skin tone, small heals, and a simple looser fitting blue gown which still wasn't the teal dress he had someone make. "At least try this on." He handed the folded clothes to her and the shoes in a separate hand. "Please don't make me have to dress you again." He hurried her back in the closet and closed the door.

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Oh don't you worry darling, I'm getting out of this hell hole. He then looked to his brother and pushed him down the cliff where 100 ft down the raging sea crashed against the stone Cliffside. I know your worried. It's fine. We will be out, rest, regain our strength. Landon won't know where we've gone so we will come to you, it may take a while. But we will save you. We will stay put when we can rest. I love you. Stay safe.

Celeste took the clothes that Von handed to her and she groaned as she turned around into the closet to rechange “ Why must you do this to me, Von.. I thought I looked good as it was.” He wants me to look pretty so he can use me the way he wants. She thought as she struggled when she was in the closet. “But you really do know style, huh” She said the best she could as she put the blue dress on the best she could before walking out of the closet and to the mirror. “Well damn… I look gorgeous…” she chuckled “ Not that I have never been gorgeous all my life of course… but damn… Marshal would go nuts over me if he saw me like this” But then she realized her mistake and bit her lip hard to keep herself from speaking more.

She just fixed up the rest of the issues and then walked her way back to Von in her heels “ Are you trying to make my feet sore, Von? Im not used to wearing heels…” she whined tempted to take them off and chuck them at the wall opposite Von. But she held the urge.

You cant risk your life because of where I am... I can handle myself here, Marshal. Stay where you are. Please.

Then focused her head back onto Von. " Im ready when you are. " she said reaching her one hand towards him to take. Like a princess does for her prince. Before a dance. And as the to walked away from the bedroom, Celeste couldnt think of anything other than the plan that Von had for her now. He's really trying to warm my heart... but my heart already belongs to someone else. His son. Marshal Black. If he tries to get me with someone else while im here, I will deny the offer. Then added I wont risk my bond to break away from my true lover.

He heard her scoff as he sent her back and he chuckled at her hatred of it all. I don't know who hates this more, her or I. He rolled his eyes as she called from the closet. "It would have been okay to a summer event in a garden or picnic, but not at this specific occasion." He held back laughter as he heard her struggling around. "If that's a compliment I'll take it little one." He waited still and partially thought she had fell over or something. Then he heard more shuffling and relaxed a little. He rolled his eyes as she spoke of his son. "I'm certain that boy who doesn't know how to properly where a simple suit wouldn't know how to be cordial at such an event like this. Even after the 100 years I spent teaching him." He laughed a little getting flashbacks to showing him how to tie a tie. "I'll tell you this much, I taught him everything he knows. From his manners which he's apparently lost, to his combat. But still that's besides the point."

He waited the door open and smiled at his handy work. Much better. "For an unprepared red carpet look not to shabby if I say so myself." He said after she was griping about heals. "O relax, after the chauffer drops us off and I escort you in, under out reserved table the floorboard under your seat; lift it up. You'll find flats that work with the outfit but are still comfortable." A princess who doesn't like heals, I have my work cut out for me with this one. "So stop complaining, I've got it covered."

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To late, I've already jumped and dragged my brother to the shore. Where fine and Landon doesn't know yet. Don't underestimate my father, he is insane and will do what it takes to get what he wants. We are healing fast so it won't take long. Just wait for us. "Scott, we need to find a proper place. Can't just camp on the shore; would make it to easy for them to find us."

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He left her tale his arm. "Then what are we waiting for, where on a clock." He took her hand and and let her take his arm. Walking threw the house he remained silent till they got to the door where he held it open for her and helped her in the limousine. "I can't have any but here might help with the nerves." He grabbed a crystal glass and poured some champagne. "Remember, best behavior is expected. Don't make a scene." He looked out the window after putting the bottle back in the cooler. If she doesn't behave I'll have her head.

Celeste groaned “ Yes Von…I understand” She replied back obediently as she was led to the car. But as she was about to get in when he opened the door and stopped as he gave her a goblet. She took it in her hands and took a sip. Whatever the taste was, she hated it.. but she had to trust Von at his words that it would calm her nerves. a hundred year to teach him something so simple I could have taught him in days she chuckled as she thought about her life at the same time of keeping her life.

After she finished the contents, she handed the goblet back to him and got into the back of the car. “ Where is this… outing Sir? “ she asked looking at him “ Im not one to be out like this either… and Im not really in the mood to talk to people looking…” she he saw him place a finger to her lips and she stopped talking that second

I will estimate your father. He stopped punishing me, Marshal. Don’t you see? He has something planned for me and I am going to play this little game of his, no matter how it turns out. He made me dress up in heels for gods sake… it feels weird… but I hope to change the moment I sit down at this place he is taking me to.

Little did Von know that Celeste was in communication with Marshal. But She held back at telling Marshal where she was being taken to for the time being. She wanted to see what the place would bring and how Von would handle her before he gave any directions. " I'll make a scene if I dislike something, Von and you wont be able to stop me from using my powers" she snapped, her eyes changing into a red hue, her brothers fire powers brewing within her " I know I will be punished if I disobey you, But I will try.. really try my best to behave the way you want."

He cant keep me taking things into my own hands when I have the chance She thought as she looked out the car window, the trees passing by like lightning. I love this already... but I have to make this as hard to Von as possible without being greatly punished at this outing, so i have to be very carefull on what I plan to do around Von.

She growled telepathically at Marshal If I see you anywhere near the place I am going, I will force you to leave and I will find you when I have an escape plan... but I doubt that I will be able to leave, since Von has me around hi slittle finger and I his. I am bound to him, Marshal... dont you see that? I have to obey anything he tells me... I hope you know what that means in this case with out me telling you.

Landon was asleep but when he heard the wall crash, he stood up, his fangs out. " Those little bastards. Von will surely have my head for this" he growled as he looked down at the water below, but he didnt see any sign of the two escapees. Master? We need to talk about something master.... We have a really bad problem and you wont like it one bit.

He nodded not looking from the window. "Good, we are on the same page then." He watched her face as she took a sip. "I know, doesn't taste the best but it does help the humans relaxe. If I could have some I would." He rubbed his temples and shoulders, trying not to ruffle his suit. He tapped the window and it opened. "10 miles take a left. Thank you." And like that the window closed again. For the first time he had been around Celeste he gave a small genuinely content smile. It was small, but made him warmer looking, or rather welcoming.

She got his attention and handed back the glass. "Relaxed now?" He gave a half laugh but she didn't seem to care for humor. "Straight to the point I see." He looked to the sky light and them fiddled with his thumbs a bit. "Its IN a mountain. On in the side or on top, it's a part of the mountain. And I've paid for more than 70% of the building. It's in a Greeko Roman style. Does that answer your question?" His smile was gone and he was annoyed again. She began to speak again and he just placed a finger to her lips and shook his head. He Decided to let it go and went back to looking out the window.

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He and his brother where running threw the woods past towns and taverns till they found a cave. Hidden and secluded. "This should work Scott, see if you can lure some people over. I'm starting. While your out I'll fix this place up a little."

"Fine, I'll be back in a little."

"Yeah yeah." After he left Marshall made a fire with the lighter that surprisingly still worked and some dried sticks. If your going to estimate my father over estimate him. If he has helped you in any way its to use you. And heals? Why? Where is he taking you? Celeste! But the connection ended as his brother came back with two servents.

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This is such a waste of my time. Of everyone's time. Pushing a button on the ceiling his seat became a recliner so he could try to think on something else. All in vein. He sat back and listened to her empty threats. "Do you want things to go back to how they where? A cell with cold bars and stone older then me? I didn't think so. Just smile amd pretend to care about this stupid cancer banquet dinner thing. The sooner the cameras get what they want and the awards get handed out we will leave." He rolled his eyes and popped his knuckles. "Your a royal after all boring shit like this is your specialty, so act like it." He put royal in air quotes with his fingers before putting his head back against the window. Just radiating misery.

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My father will do what he wants, when he wants, how he wants. Marshall chuckled as his brother manipulated one of the blood drained bodies into dancing with him. If I want to be there I will. I probably won't tho. I'm tired, sore, hungry, and pissed, and just done. I need to recover, Scott needs to recover. We need sleep. Good night my darling. And he disconnected on her like she had done to him and he rolled to his side and passed out.

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Von sat up at attention and pushed the button on the ceiling, returning the seat to how it was. As Landons message came threw. Landon, I swear I don't have the time for this, for any of this. His hole body physically tensed and he leaned forward and rubbed the bridge of his nose like Marshall did when he was stressed. Just tell me in three hours. I'll be available to call. Till then just do what you have to do. Under his breath he mumbled. "That incompetent." "How did anything." "I don't have the patience for." He slammed his hand hard on the cup holder, breaking it which was heard even tho it immediately heald. He checked his watch amd turned to her. "Almost there." He took the locket off his neck and put it in his pocket.

Celeste didnt need to be reminded about her Royal blood. “ I know, Von. I don’t need to be riminded over and over again” She said looking at him reclining back in the seat beside her. “ Im sorry, I shouldn’t have been rude. Forgive me.” She said looking away Her eyes focused on the floor of the car. Only then did his question “Does it matter what I plan to do with you” came to her head he’s using me for something, just like Marshal said. She thought But that doesn’t matter. I am still going to play Von’s little game and see what happens. Even if it is a risk on my life. I know I deserve it what ever comes my way.

Then a serious question popped into her head and she looked at Von “ Im part Vampire. What if I cant control my urge to go after someone at this banquet?” She askd trying to no overthink on the idea of feeding in public. In front of hundreds of people. Even the possibility of blood, made her fangs come through slightly. A mountain? She though Von sure does have the weirdest places for things. I’ll give him that. She gave a chuckle before leaning back in her own seat, took a deep breath, and closed her eyes for the remainder of the drive. I cant tell you Marshal. I wont tell you unless I am in great trouble and need back up. But I am doing this on my own from here on out.

Little did Celeste know that her human friend Hollan, was going to be at this banquet. Another thing she didn’t know what that Hollan had a crush on Celeste since they met in college many years ago. But would she recognize him after all these years? No. But Hollan would recognize her.

But Sir… Landon whined with a worried voice … Yes Master. He broke communication with Von and paced back and forth. He felt Von’s anger for that short time. He will surely punish me greatly when he finds out

She look around, her eyes filled with delight. " Von.... how long are we staying here? Not thtat it matters... but I just you know... may wanna stay a tad longer after the banquet. If thats ok with you? " She watched people come and go around them. " I have never been around so many people like this... " she whispered to herself when they came to a walt. Her hand still around Vons arm.