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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2570898" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p><strong>Leaving the Lady</strong></p><p></p><p>Nanuet snags some more of the cookies from Ruby's stash and brings them back to the table he shares with Minerva. "I suppose we will be leaving tomorrow or the next day for Tombstone to help Miss Kate. Perhaps we can stay for a few days, enjoy the change of scenery. Jake and Ruby have been paying me well enough, we can afford a few days, what do you think?"</p><p></p><p>Minerva's eyes sparkle with delight, "That would be lovely, Nanuet. I have never been to Tombstone except to board the stagecoach to here. I would enjoy some time away from prying eyes. I feel as though Mrs. King and her friends are always watching me, waiting for me to make a misstep." She continues to sip her drink and listen to Ruby sing. "Perhaps we could take in a show."</p><p></p><p>"That would be nice, of course I have never..." Nanuet's words are cut short. "What is Ruby doing? I thought something was funny when she stopped after one song." Nanuet sees Jake getting up from his card game and heading towards the door. Nanuet turns back to Minerva and in a quiet voice says "Be ready, I don't like the looks of this."</p><p></p><p>Kate turned on the piano bench and saw Ruby starting to leave with Colin Turner. She took a couple steps toward Jake, but he was already getting up so Kate moved over to where Nanuet and Miss Florencia were sitting. "I think Jake might need some help," she said quietly. "That man with Ruby... he plays tricks with your mind."</p><p></p><p>Nanuet tenses as he hears the confirmation of his thoughts from Kate. </p><p></p><p>Minerva discreetly glances in the direction that Nanuet is looking. "That's the man that Ruby was hiding from on the porch earlier," she says as she slips her hand into the secret pocket of her gown to check her pistol.</p><p></p><p>"I..." Kate turned bright red. "I don't think I'm going to be able to help. He... I spent part of the afternoon trying to convince Ruby to go with him, and I don't think it was my idea."</p><p></p><p>"Gracias, Senora. We understand. I think that the crowd would appreciate another song." Minerva stands and smiles, "Come, Mi amor it is rather stuffy in here. Let us take some fresh air on the porch," she says loud enough to be heard by anyone who might be listening. She crosses to Nanuet and puts her arm in his.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet puts his arm in Minerva's then turns to Kate and quietly asks "How do you feel now though? You seem OK."</p><p></p><p>"I'm alright for now, I'll do what I can. I just don't know if he can make me... Don't hesitate to stop me if I seem strange. I'll go back to the piano and keep an eye open from there."</p><p></p><p>Jake deals the final card of this hand and the betting goes around. He hears Ruby stop singing and watches her walk across the room. The betting comes around to him, he is holding a full house. Jake guesses that his is the best hand this round, and now figures how much to bet to get the others to call making him the most on this hand. Ruby puts her arm in the mans arm and they take a step towards the door. Jake puts his cards face down on the table, "Fold. Take a quick break after this hand and a round of drinks on me." </p><p></p><p>Jake is up on his feet and heading for the doorway. He looks across at the front door and calls, "Jeff." Silver Jake Cook has a concerned expression as he looks from Jeff Mill to Ruby and the man who are headed Jeff's way.</p><p></p><p>The well dressed man on Ruby's arm appears not to notice Jake's call for help and does not react. Jeff Mills however quickly answers Jake's call and heads to bar the door. </p><p></p><p>Several of the patrons are now watching the unfolding scene. Colin looks Jeff Mills in the eye but then looks a bit flustered as Jeff stands his ground. Colin simply says "Step aside" but Jeff does not move. </p><p></p><p>Jeff looks back at Jake and holds tight onto a shotgun. </p><p></p><p>Throughout this series of actions Ruby stands as if mesmerized still arm in arm with the strange man.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet turns to the door with Minerva but sees Jeff reacting and blocking the doorway. He gently pulls Minerva the other way and whispers, "Let's try the back, we can split up and each go around the side of the building and meet in the front."</p><p></p><p>Minerva nods and continues to smile as she and Nanuet head for the back door.</p><p></p><p>Minerva pauses. "I have an idea. Let us stroll out the front." Before Nanuet can respond Minerva calls to him. "Come Mi Amor, I would like some fresh air." She pauses to pray and heads for the front door. When she gets close she looks behind her as though she is going to say something to Nanuet and bumps into Ruby "Oh! Pardon me Ruby,I wasn't watching where I was going. Are you alright?" She apologizes as she places her arm on Ruby. Ruby looks at Minerva but makes no response.</p><p></p><p>Jake approaches Ruby and the man from behind. "Where are you going Ruby? It is not time to leave."</p><p></p><p>Ruby answers matter of factly, "It IS time to leave. I'm leaving."</p><p></p><p>Kate suddenly started breathing harder as an unfamiliar thought seized her mind. Instead of moving to the piano she moved toward the door. </p><p></p><p>"Jeff," she said in a deceptively light voice. "Surely there's no need for the shotgun. This man doesn't seem dangerous. He just wants to leave, why would we stop him?"</p><p></p><p>Jake frowns when he hears Katherine speaking. <em>What in Hades is going on?</em></p><p></p><p>Ruby doesn't let go of Colin's arm, instead gripping him tighter. She looks to Jeff with a look of challenge in her eyes, "Please get out of our way Jeff."</p><p></p><p>"No, Jeff, don't do that," Jake says firmly. Then just as firmly, "Katherine, mind your business and go to back to the piano. Harry, go find one of the marshalls, we are going to all have a talk." </p><p></p><p>Jake comes around in front of Ruby and the man, "YOU! I told you to leave my woman be!"</p><p></p><p>Katherine looked back at Jake with wide, hurt eyes but was unable to do what he asked. "Jeff, Ruby wants to go. She said so. We have no right to keep her."</p><p></p><p>Jeff stood firm, bolstered by Jake’s order. "Sorry Mrs. Kale, I work for them and not you. I can't let Miss Ruby leave with this man, there is something not right here." </p><p></p><p>Harry does as Jake asks and moves quickly out the back door and goes in search of the marhall.</p><p></p><p>Colin Turner finally breaks. He lets Ruby's arm drop to her side and points his lean arm at Jake. "You sir, are a fool! You have no idea what you are dealing with! Now step aside, I command you!" </p><p></p><p>Jake sees the man's eyes begin to glow red, his facial features seem to shift slightly and as he speaks the final words "I command you!" Jake notices that his canine teeth have elongated into dangerous fangs.</p><p></p><p>"Jeff, just let them out. Please," Kate said desperately.</p><p></p><p>Ruby senses a change in her new partner, an urgency and something more...primal... and powerful. </p><p></p><p>The desperation is plain in her eyes and she begs Jake, "Baby, please let us go... just let us go...you'll find someone new, someone better... a couple of days you won't even think on me... it's time anyway, you'd soon grow bored of me, I know it. Please just let us out of here..." She is breathing hard and trembling as she speaks to her lover. </p><p></p><p>Ruby attempts to take Colin by the arm and maneuver him around Jake and Jeff.</p><p></p><p>"Hermes!" Jake cries out as he sees the change come over the man. Ruby is begging him to let them go and is momentarily confused but only for a second. He says loudly, "No!" Then he pushes Ruby away from the man, draws his Colt and points it at him. </p><p></p><p>"What ARE you? Keep your foul hands off her or I will shoot you dead."</p><p></p><p>Ruby falls to the floor. She is momentarily stunned but recovers as she feels her scraped palms start to burn. Her dress sprawled out around her, she looks up at Jake from the floor with wide panicky eyes and she says again, "You have to let us leave... don't be foolish baby..."</p><p></p><p>"Yes, <em>baby</em> don't be foolish," Turner says mockingly. "Listen to your woman, if you think that gun will hurt me, think again. You mortals have no idea. I have absolute power, the power of undeath. So take your best shot," Turner goads Jake as he raises his arms. </p><p></p><p>Jeff Mills appears somewhat shaken by the turn of events and the man's physical transformation. He yells at the onlookers to stay back. "Jake, do something!" he begs.</p><p></p><p>"<em>You</em> can do something Jeff," Kate said. "Let them out, let him leave. The patrons will all be safe once he's gone. It's the best thing for everybody.”</p><p></p><p>Jeff looks at Kate in awe. "Mrs. Kale, that thing is a monster, I can't let her go with him. What has gotten into you?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby doesn't try to get up off the floor. Instead her gaze falls to Colin. From her new vantage point she could see the changes in him and it is like her heart stopped beating. She is absolutely petrified. She shudders and stammers, "W-what do you want with me?"</p><p></p><p>"I want to make you immortal so that you can be by my side for all eternity. A beauty such as yours should be preserved for all time," he answers calmly. "Your beauty will never fade with the years, you shall remain forever young.”</p><p></p><p>Ruby is momentarily in shock as she hears Mr. Turner's answer to her question. The sudden thought of the power he holds overwhelms her and Ruby almost can't comprehend what is being said as she tries to sort it out. She has no doubt of its truth.</p><p></p><p>Minerva is holding Ruby's arm when she stumbles to the floor causing the priestess to fall back as well. She stares up in horror at the man's words and reaches into her soft leather boot for her silver dagger. She keeps it hidden as she prays, <em>"Please goddess. Guide my hand”</em> Pulling herself up off the floor she she attempts to stab the man.</p><p></p><p>Ruby spots the glint of silver in Minerva's hand and she grabs the priestess tightly by the back of her skirt, holding her back before she can get anywhere near Colin. She stands quickly and continues to hold her. "No Minerva," she states with no explanation but without loosening her grip.</p><p></p><p>Colin Turner notices the struggle on the floor and towers over Minerva bearing his fangs. He lunges forward and backhands her across the face sending her reeling backwards. The blow has tremendous power behind it and Minerva cries out in pain from his corrupted touch and feels an icy cold come over her. She can feel her energy start to wane as if it is being pulled from her but she summons the power of her goddess from within to fight off the effect. </p><p></p><p>"Good girl Ruby, now let us be on our way. Or does anyone else object?" Turner says with a sneer.</p><p></p><p>Ruby places herself in front of Minerva after she is slapped. She ignores all others and looks Colin Turner, or the creature who formerly was Colin Turner, in the eyes. "Yes, let's leave now." She begs him, "Please just leave my friends alone, don't hurt them."</p><p></p><p>The monster's back is to Jake as he attacks Minerva. He reacts quickly and pulling out his magic dagger he stabs Turner.</p><p></p><p>The priestess, in her fury that such evil should invade them, does not cower but instead pulls out her Olive leaf amulet and calls upon the godess Minerva and all the gods of Olympus. She points at the abomonation and commands "YOU WILL NOT HARM THESE GOOD PEOPLE. BEGONE EVIL ONE!"</p><p></p><p>Turner looks at Minerva and gives a throaty laugh. "Put your token away priestess, you have much to learn before you can handle me."</p><p></p><p>"All is fair in love my darling Ruby. Besides, I had no intentions of hurting them, yet they seem to have nothing on their mind other than causing me harm." </p><p></p><p>Jake swipes at the man with his dagger but he easily moves aside. </p><p></p><p>"Enough of this foolishness!" Turner bellows. He scoops Ruby up in his arms and moves quickly in the direction of the door.</p><p></p><p>Ruby looks at Jake desperately over Turner's shoulder but is unable to resist.</p><p></p><p>Turner has his back towards Jake as he rushes forward and tackles him thrusting his dagger at him as they fall. </p><p></p><p>Where Jake should feel the warmth of the man's blood on his hand instead is only cold. The dagger must have done something though as Turner wimpers in pain. He tries to wriggle free from Jake but is unsuccessful.</p><p></p><p>Ruby goes tumbling out onto the porch as Jake tackles Turner. She shakes her head to clear it and pulls herself onto her knees. Still petrified and unable to assist tears fill Ruby's eyes as she grasps the railing of the porch and prays that Jake can survive this battle.</p><p></p><p>Jake struggles to hold him down and repeatedly stab him with the dagger in his hand. "Jeff, get Ruby inside!"</p><p></p><p>Jeff does as Jake asks, still keeping an eye on the conflict, he helps Ruby up and brings her back inside the saloon and puts himself between her and the struggle taking place on the floor in front of him. </p><p></p><p>Jake raises his arm to stab at the man again and appears to be a little quicker than Turner. He sinks the dagger deep into his flesh and Turner howls in pain. </p><p></p><p>"You have not seen the last of me, this I swear. I will come back for you Ruby my love, you shall have eternal beauty as I promised." </p><p></p><p>And just like that Jake is lying flat on the floor, Turner no longer beneath him. A small cloud can be seen floating past Jeff and Ruby and out the door.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2570898, member: 12815"] [b]Leaving the Lady[/b] Nanuet snags some more of the cookies from Ruby's stash and brings them back to the table he shares with Minerva. "I suppose we will be leaving tomorrow or the next day for Tombstone to help Miss Kate. Perhaps we can stay for a few days, enjoy the change of scenery. Jake and Ruby have been paying me well enough, we can afford a few days, what do you think?" Minerva's eyes sparkle with delight, "That would be lovely, Nanuet. I have never been to Tombstone except to board the stagecoach to here. I would enjoy some time away from prying eyes. I feel as though Mrs. King and her friends are always watching me, waiting for me to make a misstep." She continues to sip her drink and listen to Ruby sing. "Perhaps we could take in a show." "That would be nice, of course I have never..." Nanuet's words are cut short. "What is Ruby doing? I thought something was funny when she stopped after one song." Nanuet sees Jake getting up from his card game and heading towards the door. Nanuet turns back to Minerva and in a quiet voice says "Be ready, I don't like the looks of this." Kate turned on the piano bench and saw Ruby starting to leave with Colin Turner. She took a couple steps toward Jake, but he was already getting up so Kate moved over to where Nanuet and Miss Florencia were sitting. "I think Jake might need some help," she said quietly. "That man with Ruby... he plays tricks with your mind." Nanuet tenses as he hears the confirmation of his thoughts from Kate. Minerva discreetly glances in the direction that Nanuet is looking. "That's the man that Ruby was hiding from on the porch earlier," she says as she slips her hand into the secret pocket of her gown to check her pistol. "I..." Kate turned bright red. "I don't think I'm going to be able to help. He... I spent part of the afternoon trying to convince Ruby to go with him, and I don't think it was my idea." "Gracias, Senora. We understand. I think that the crowd would appreciate another song." Minerva stands and smiles, "Come, Mi amor it is rather stuffy in here. Let us take some fresh air on the porch," she says loud enough to be heard by anyone who might be listening. She crosses to Nanuet and puts her arm in his. Nanuet puts his arm in Minerva's then turns to Kate and quietly asks "How do you feel now though? You seem OK." "I'm alright for now, I'll do what I can. I just don't know if he can make me... Don't hesitate to stop me if I seem strange. I'll go back to the piano and keep an eye open from there." Jake deals the final card of this hand and the betting goes around. He hears Ruby stop singing and watches her walk across the room. The betting comes around to him, he is holding a full house. Jake guesses that his is the best hand this round, and now figures how much to bet to get the others to call making him the most on this hand. Ruby puts her arm in the mans arm and they take a step towards the door. Jake puts his cards face down on the table, "Fold. Take a quick break after this hand and a round of drinks on me." Jake is up on his feet and heading for the doorway. He looks across at the front door and calls, "Jeff." Silver Jake Cook has a concerned expression as he looks from Jeff Mill to Ruby and the man who are headed Jeff's way. The well dressed man on Ruby's arm appears not to notice Jake's call for help and does not react. Jeff Mills however quickly answers Jake's call and heads to bar the door. Several of the patrons are now watching the unfolding scene. Colin looks Jeff Mills in the eye but then looks a bit flustered as Jeff stands his ground. Colin simply says "Step aside" but Jeff does not move. Jeff looks back at Jake and holds tight onto a shotgun. Throughout this series of actions Ruby stands as if mesmerized still arm in arm with the strange man. Nanuet turns to the door with Minerva but sees Jeff reacting and blocking the doorway. He gently pulls Minerva the other way and whispers, "Let's try the back, we can split up and each go around the side of the building and meet in the front." Minerva nods and continues to smile as she and Nanuet head for the back door. Minerva pauses. "I have an idea. Let us stroll out the front." Before Nanuet can respond Minerva calls to him. "Come Mi Amor, I would like some fresh air." She pauses to pray and heads for the front door. When she gets close she looks behind her as though she is going to say something to Nanuet and bumps into Ruby "Oh! Pardon me Ruby,I wasn't watching where I was going. Are you alright?" She apologizes as she places her arm on Ruby. Ruby looks at Minerva but makes no response. Jake approaches Ruby and the man from behind. "Where are you going Ruby? It is not time to leave." Ruby answers matter of factly, "It IS time to leave. I'm leaving." Kate suddenly started breathing harder as an unfamiliar thought seized her mind. Instead of moving to the piano she moved toward the door. "Jeff," she said in a deceptively light voice. "Surely there's no need for the shotgun. This man doesn't seem dangerous. He just wants to leave, why would we stop him?" Jake frowns when he hears Katherine speaking. [I]What in Hades is going on?[/i] Ruby doesn't let go of Colin's arm, instead gripping him tighter. She looks to Jeff with a look of challenge in her eyes, "Please get out of our way Jeff." "No, Jeff, don't do that," Jake says firmly. Then just as firmly, "Katherine, mind your business and go to back to the piano. Harry, go find one of the marshalls, we are going to all have a talk." Jake comes around in front of Ruby and the man, "YOU! I told you to leave my woman be!" Katherine looked back at Jake with wide, hurt eyes but was unable to do what he asked. "Jeff, Ruby wants to go. She said so. We have no right to keep her." Jeff stood firm, bolstered by Jake’s order. "Sorry Mrs. Kale, I work for them and not you. I can't let Miss Ruby leave with this man, there is something not right here." Harry does as Jake asks and moves quickly out the back door and goes in search of the marhall. Colin Turner finally breaks. He lets Ruby's arm drop to her side and points his lean arm at Jake. "You sir, are a fool! You have no idea what you are dealing with! Now step aside, I command you!" Jake sees the man's eyes begin to glow red, his facial features seem to shift slightly and as he speaks the final words "I command you!" Jake notices that his canine teeth have elongated into dangerous fangs. "Jeff, just let them out. Please," Kate said desperately. Ruby senses a change in her new partner, an urgency and something more...primal... and powerful. The desperation is plain in her eyes and she begs Jake, "Baby, please let us go... just let us go...you'll find someone new, someone better... a couple of days you won't even think on me... it's time anyway, you'd soon grow bored of me, I know it. Please just let us out of here..." She is breathing hard and trembling as she speaks to her lover. Ruby attempts to take Colin by the arm and maneuver him around Jake and Jeff. "Hermes!" Jake cries out as he sees the change come over the man. Ruby is begging him to let them go and is momentarily confused but only for a second. He says loudly, "No!" Then he pushes Ruby away from the man, draws his Colt and points it at him. "What ARE you? Keep your foul hands off her or I will shoot you dead." Ruby falls to the floor. She is momentarily stunned but recovers as she feels her scraped palms start to burn. Her dress sprawled out around her, she looks up at Jake from the floor with wide panicky eyes and she says again, "You have to let us leave... don't be foolish baby..." "Yes, [I]baby[/I] don't be foolish," Turner says mockingly. "Listen to your woman, if you think that gun will hurt me, think again. You mortals have no idea. I have absolute power, the power of undeath. So take your best shot," Turner goads Jake as he raises his arms. Jeff Mills appears somewhat shaken by the turn of events and the man's physical transformation. He yells at the onlookers to stay back. "Jake, do something!" he begs. "[I]You[/I] can do something Jeff," Kate said. "Let them out, let him leave. The patrons will all be safe once he's gone. It's the best thing for everybody.” Jeff looks at Kate in awe. "Mrs. Kale, that thing is a monster, I can't let her go with him. What has gotten into you?" Ruby doesn't try to get up off the floor. Instead her gaze falls to Colin. From her new vantage point she could see the changes in him and it is like her heart stopped beating. She is absolutely petrified. She shudders and stammers, "W-what do you want with me?" "I want to make you immortal so that you can be by my side for all eternity. A beauty such as yours should be preserved for all time," he answers calmly. "Your beauty will never fade with the years, you shall remain forever young.” Ruby is momentarily in shock as she hears Mr. Turner's answer to her question. The sudden thought of the power he holds overwhelms her and Ruby almost can't comprehend what is being said as she tries to sort it out. She has no doubt of its truth. Minerva is holding Ruby's arm when she stumbles to the floor causing the priestess to fall back as well. She stares up in horror at the man's words and reaches into her soft leather boot for her silver dagger. She keeps it hidden as she prays, [I]"Please goddess. Guide my hand”[/I] Pulling herself up off the floor she she attempts to stab the man. Ruby spots the glint of silver in Minerva's hand and she grabs the priestess tightly by the back of her skirt, holding her back before she can get anywhere near Colin. She stands quickly and continues to hold her. "No Minerva," she states with no explanation but without loosening her grip. Colin Turner notices the struggle on the floor and towers over Minerva bearing his fangs. He lunges forward and backhands her across the face sending her reeling backwards. The blow has tremendous power behind it and Minerva cries out in pain from his corrupted touch and feels an icy cold come over her. She can feel her energy start to wane as if it is being pulled from her but she summons the power of her goddess from within to fight off the effect. "Good girl Ruby, now let us be on our way. Or does anyone else object?" Turner says with a sneer. Ruby places herself in front of Minerva after she is slapped. She ignores all others and looks Colin Turner, or the creature who formerly was Colin Turner, in the eyes. "Yes, let's leave now." She begs him, "Please just leave my friends alone, don't hurt them." The monster's back is to Jake as he attacks Minerva. He reacts quickly and pulling out his magic dagger he stabs Turner. The priestess, in her fury that such evil should invade them, does not cower but instead pulls out her Olive leaf amulet and calls upon the godess Minerva and all the gods of Olympus. She points at the abomonation and commands "YOU WILL NOT HARM THESE GOOD PEOPLE. BEGONE EVIL ONE!" Turner looks at Minerva and gives a throaty laugh. "Put your token away priestess, you have much to learn before you can handle me." "All is fair in love my darling Ruby. Besides, I had no intentions of hurting them, yet they seem to have nothing on their mind other than causing me harm." Jake swipes at the man with his dagger but he easily moves aside. "Enough of this foolishness!" Turner bellows. He scoops Ruby up in his arms and moves quickly in the direction of the door. Ruby looks at Jake desperately over Turner's shoulder but is unable to resist. Turner has his back towards Jake as he rushes forward and tackles him thrusting his dagger at him as they fall. Where Jake should feel the warmth of the man's blood on his hand instead is only cold. The dagger must have done something though as Turner wimpers in pain. He tries to wriggle free from Jake but is unsuccessful. Ruby goes tumbling out onto the porch as Jake tackles Turner. She shakes her head to clear it and pulls herself onto her knees. Still petrified and unable to assist tears fill Ruby's eyes as she grasps the railing of the porch and prays that Jake can survive this battle. Jake struggles to hold him down and repeatedly stab him with the dagger in his hand. "Jeff, get Ruby inside!" Jeff does as Jake asks, still keeping an eye on the conflict, he helps Ruby up and brings her back inside the saloon and puts himself between her and the struggle taking place on the floor in front of him. Jake raises his arm to stab at the man again and appears to be a little quicker than Turner. He sinks the dagger deep into his flesh and Turner howls in pain. "You have not seen the last of me, this I swear. I will come back for you Ruby my love, you shall have eternal beauty as I promised." And just like that Jake is lying flat on the floor, Turner no longer beneath him. A small cloud can be seen floating past Jeff and Ruby and out the door. [/QUOTE]
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