Stone Heart
Disclaimer: I don't own anything or anyone except Andrea and Shane.
Note: I've just got done reading all the dark-hunter, were-hunters, and dream-hunters books and I really want Kenyon to do Savitar's book already! But I'm tired of waiting so here's something I came up with. holds slight spoilers from Acheron. The book, I mean. Spoilers from most of the books actually. You have been warned!
1
"You all unpacked?" Shane asked as he popped his head into Andrea's room. It was under the house with no windows. But that was a good place to sleep when your a dark-hunter. Or in Andrea's case, dark-huntress.
"Just about" Andrea replied and closed her closet door. Andrea was a new dark-huntress, and had just finished her training a week ago. Now she lived in New Orleans with her squire Shane. He was tall and lean, his height matching hers. He was just about year older than her and Andrea was glad he was kind to her.
She'd died at twenty-two this year living in California. It still hurt to think about. Andrea had nearly accepted her fate when Artemis had found her and made her a dark-hunter. Now Andrea would have to live with the guilt of...
"You alright?" Shane had caught that staring-off-into-space look she'd had on her face. "Yeah, well I better get out there" Andrea said, knowing the sun had gone down. "Good luck" Shane moved out of her way and followed her up stairs to the first floor.
Andrea was decked out in a black leather duster, dark jeans, a long red sleeved shirt that hugged her body and black suede boots that didn't make her taller than Shane. at 6'3 Andrea didn't need any help towering over most guys.
"So there are three retired dark-hunters living here?" Andrea asked as she picked up her staff and heel daggers. "Yep" Shane confirmed tossing her some granade launchers. Andrea caught them with ease "What made them give it up?" Andrea asked curiously, wondering if she would ever get out of this life of darkness she'd just entered not so long ago.
"Love, apparently" Shane said flatly and Andrea snorted. "Lucky bastards" Andrea muttered and put all her weapons in her belt. "Again, good luck" Shane pretended to tip his imaginary hat and Andrea laughed a little before heading out the door.
Andrea strolled the streets of New Orleans, seeing large crowds everywhere. She could see people dressed up as vampires leading a tour and she bit back a laugh.
People were so clueless.
Andrea turned onto Bourbon street and got some cat calls. She ignored them. Andrea had never really found anyone attractive. She didn't know why. She could admit there are some gorgeous guys out there, she just wasn't interested in them. Her sister had teased her about being a lesbian.
Her sister...
Andrea choked back the tears that threatened to come. That's when she noticed some tall, tan, and blonde guys following her. Andrea gripped her staff tighter and kept walking before she turned a corner and straight into an alley.
Three more blonde guys blocked her path.
"Howdy boys, big party tonight?" Andrea asked lightly, knowing about the five who had been following her were right behind her. "We were just about to have a midnight snack, actually" one of the Daimons in front of her hissed.
Andrea heard a rush of air behind her before she twirled her staff expertly and slammed it into the daimon behind her. and electrical current went through the staff, shocking the daimon. Andrea then twisted around, pulling out her breast dagger and ramming it into the daimon's chest.
He exploded into dust. "Hmm, maybe you should go on a diet" Andrea said coolly, showing no fear. "Get her!" one growled and all the daimons attacked at once.
Andrea ducked and fought, managing to kill three before a bolt hole suddenly opened and more daimons filled in. "Shit..." Andrea muttered as the daimons began to topple over her. Andrea was managing to kill a few, but it was getting tougher and tougher.
When she looked about screwed, some invisible force knocked all the daimons away from her. All of them disigrated. Andrea actually had to look up to see a man with long black hair that had a red streak in it, he was decked out in black, wore pitch black sun glasses, combat boots, and was about 6'8 in height.
Andrea noticed he seemed to ooze sex appeal, she could tell any woman would want him. He was one of those extremely gorgeous guys. But yet, she felt no interest.
Andrea then saw a girl that looked about eighteen or nineteen and a bit shorter than her. Her hair was the same as the man's but she had light blue eyes, wore a purple tank top, a black ruffle mini, purple and black stockings along with combat boots. She looked like she could be the guy's sister for all Andrea knew.
Acheron looked at the clearly new dark-hunter, reading her thoughts easily. He was surprised she didn't have the same urges every other women had had about him. Her curly dirty blonde hair had become more disheveled from the fight and her bright blue eyes held many questions. She seemed about as tall as Tory.
Instantly Acheron could see her entire future. Acheron managed to keep a straight face even though he wanted to gape in shock at who ended up falling in love with Andrea.
"Uh...thank you" Andrea finally said, coming back to reality "I'm Andrea" she held out her hand in a friendly gesture "Acheron or Ash" recognition sparked in Andrea's eyes as he shook her hand. "Ex dark-hunter leader?" Andrea asked, double checking.
"That's my Akri, but then he found Tory and she set him free from the bitch goddess" The girl said and Andrea raised an eyebrow at her term. "Bitch goddess, do you mean Artemis?" Andrea bit back a laugh. "Yep. I'm the Simi, by the way" Simi shook Andrea's hand smiling brightly. "You're really pretty" Simi added, reaching up to play with a strand of Andrea's hair.
"Um...thank you" Andrea couldn't help but smile at Simi's almost child like nature. "Akri, can we take her home?" Simi pleaded and Andrea laughed a little, so did Ash. "She's not a pet, Sim" Ash chuckled. "I know that! But I want her to meet Tory!" Simi explained, flipping her hair. "You know what, I have no problem with it" Andrea shrugged, clasping her hands together.
"Then your welcome to our home. we were just headed that way" Ash said kindly before Simi squealed. "You'll love Tory! she's the greatest!" Simi exclaimed and grabbed Andrea's hand, quickly leading her out of the alley. "Is she always like this?" Andrea asked Ash as Simi lead the way, still pulling Andrea's hand.
"You have no idea" Ash exclaimed. He knew he and Andrea were going to be friends already. And she was going to need help to survive the man she was going to end up with. Ash laughed inwardy at the thought.
"Tory! We've got a new friend!" Simi shouted as he lead Andrea into the penthouse with Ash following on their heels. Andrea saw a woman about her height with brown hair and brown eyes walk down the stairs. "Oh hi, I'm Tory" She said with a friendly smile, pushing her glasses up.
"Hi, I'm Andrea" Andrea saw Ash move to kiss the top of Tory's head, Tory's eyes warmed immediately. "We found her fighting daimons and she was so pretty and nice I had to bring her here to meet you!" Simi chirped and linked her arm in Andrea's. Andrea raised an eyebrow at the couple, Ash and Tory smiled knowingly.
"Congrats, you've become Simi's new friend" Tory giggled and Andrea smiled down at Simi, loving the child like vibe she gave off. "She doesn't let her friends go easy, so your a little stuck" Ash added, wrapping an arm around Tory. "Hey, Simi's my type of person to hang out with, I'm fine" Andrea shrugged and Simi squealed once more.
"Fighting daimons....new dark-hunter?" Tory asked, removing her glasses to show her big brown eyes looking curious. "Yeah. To be honest, this is my first night" everyone gawked.
"Good luck working for Artemis for an eternity" Tory snorted. "I guess she's pretty bad seeing how Simi refers to her as a bitch- goddess" Andrea laughed a little at that.
"Don't worry, Andrea, the Simi will keep the heifer-goddess from hurting you" Simi promised, her head bobbing. "Who knows, maybe an eternity is shorter these days" Ash said vaguely.
Tory's attention went straight to Ash "Um, excuse us for a sec" Tory said, pulling Ash up the stairs "Simi, keep Andrea entertained" Tory ordered, not stopping in her pulling. When they reached their bedroom Tory shut the door and turned to Ash with her hands on her hips.
"Don't you think its a little innapropriate to have sex with company in the house?" Ash asked innocently, trying to avoid the subject Tory was about to bring up.
"You wont be getting anywhere near my body if you don't tell me what you meant down there" Tory threatened crossing her arms. Ash groaned inwardly, He loved Tory and not being able to be near her so intimately would kill him.
"Someone we know is going to fall for Andrea" Ash told Tory who's mouth dropped open. "You're kidding! who? who? who?!" Tory demanded. Ash opened his mouth to tell her but then they're was a loud crash followed by someone saying "Son of a bitch!" Tory and Ash rushed down stairs as they recognized the voice.
When they were back in the living room Tory gaped as she saw Savitar laying in a pile of rubble that looked like a now broken pedestal and vase. Andrea was standing in a defensive stance, blocking Simi. "Savitar! what happened?" Tory gasped, as he slowly got up. "You know him?" Andrea asked in shock.
"He's an old friend" Ash explained. Andrea immediately got out of her stance. "Oops" she murmured, putting her hands behind her back. Simi began giggling "Andrea beat up Savitar" she exclaimed, still in a fit of giggles.
"I flash in and this psycho drop kicks me and sends me into the pedestal" Savitar huffed, rubbing his sides. He looked at the pile of rubble and with a snap of fingers it was fixed. Savitar turned his glare on Andrea.
Andrea took a step back. He was Acheron's height with dark hair and his jaw was smooth, as if he's just shaved, his skin was as tan as a Summerian's but his eyes were a distinctive blue. Something stirred in Andrea that she hadn't felt before. It was...attraction. Great, Andrea had just assulted the first guy she's actually had interest in.
Savitar's eyes flashed red, bringing Andrea out of her thoughts. "I really should kill you" Savitar hissed and Andrea's heart picked up. Simi jumped in front of Andrea, blocking Savitar. "No killing my new friend" Simi ordered, not intimidated at all by the powrful being.
"She didn't mean it, Savitar" Ash said in a calming tone, putting his hand on Savitar's shoulder. "She acted on instinct, she's a dark-hunter after all" Tory added. Savitar visibly relaxed "Just don't be that stupid again" Savitar smiled slightly, extending his arm to Andrea.
"I might find that offensive if you didn't scare the hell out of me" Andrea laughed nervously, taking his arm. Simi side-stepped, smiling "Yay! friends!" Simi clapped her hands. "That reminds me, I have to call Shane and let him know where I am" Andrea said, her eyes widening. "I'll show you to the phone" Tory took Andrea by the arm and led her into the kitchen, Simi followed.
"That's strange" Savitar muttered "What is?" Ash chuckled.
"When I tried to read her mind...I couldn't" Savitar's brow furrowed, that had never happened before. "Strange, I can see her mind clearly" Ash strugged, acting like he didn't know. "You know something" Savitar accused, narrowing his eyes on the Atlantean. "I know alot of things, but you'll have to figure this out your self, old friend" Ash smirked at the Chthonian.
"You're getting me back for not telling you about Tory, aren't you?" There was amusement shining in Savitar's eyes. "Never" Ash shook his head, biting back a laugh. If Savitar had told him, Ash might of not ever married Tory. The girls came back in just then. "Well, I'll get back to patrolling then head back home" Andrea announced.
Savitar watched as Simi grasped onto Andrea, begging her not to go. Andrea laughed and Savitar's ears perked at the sound. Andrea then wrote down her adress and handed it to Simi "Visit any time you want" Andrea offered, ruffling Simi's hair. That's when Andrea left the house. Savitar was able to see the adress and committed it to memory.
Savitar was determined to unlock the mystery of Andrea's mind.
That's the first chapter! Tell me how I did please! And feel free to give me advice on the character's personalities please! Also, that IS what Savitar looks like, I checked...well, I'm not sure about the eyes. But yeah, the looks were pretty much right.
Anywaaaaayyyy, review please!
Yay for Sherrilyn Kenyon!