howling -Dan-

[Artemis Darnichov]

The apartment was dark, curtains closed and so were her eyes. Her eyes opened when a bleeping sound on her laptop went off. The wolf shot over there clicking on the message. It was a video message from a research friend in Florida. Her lips made a smile and her eyes sharply looked at the video.

“ they are coming Artemis, they are heading to your new town. We tracked them to the border but there are too many vampires for us. “ with a raised brow Artemis sat back. Vampires? So many? [/b] she asked surprised as the other wolf nodded. With a nod she closed the message and sighed.

Artemis went over to the shower to get washed up and dressed and made her way outside to get herself a drink before full moon. Of course her family stone secured her but the fact that there is something more than a human inside of her made her freak out. But after living for 500 years she knew who was who, what was what and when to strike at best.

Now they were rookies she could pull out of their bag, but next time she might not be so lucky. The red head walked down the road on her way to the stables when she saw some boy standing on the square. Without trying to be curious she found a little rock at her feet and out of boredom she kicked it away, out of her way.

Artemis sighed and really looked out for a drink, something strong and torturous. Some people call it loneliness, she called it useful. She never minded being alone but sometimes it does feel bad and it makes her wanna scream out loud. But she cant scream, she cant cry. 500 years she was alone, nothing would be able to change that now.

[Daniel Bruce]

Another week gone, another two days of no school, another full moon. And here's me wanting to enjoy tonight. Recently, things hadn't been going well at school for Dan. He was failing a number of his subjects and he was losing sleep trying to study and try and get his grades up, along with the whole werewolf thing. The full moon tonight only made things worse. The seventeen year-old was waiting outside the Stables for a few of his friends to show up, hoping that no one would notice if he sneaked off a bit early to try and get himself somewhere where he couldn't hurt anyone, when he felt something hit him in the back of the head. His hand immediately went to the point where the object had hit and looked around for both the projectile and the person who had sent it at him.

Nearby he saw a small pebble that had been launched at his head and then walking towards the bar he saw a girl who seemed to be near his age walking as if she had something else on her mind entirely. More curious and amused than angry, Dan started to walk casually towards her before being in range to ask politely, "Excuse me, but did you launch a rock at my head?"

[Artemis Darnichov]

With the intention of getting herself amazingly drunk, the young girl passed a tree with a poster pinned to it. With a frown she ripped it off and looked at it. It had huge blue text saying " TEA PARTY! " on it and a very niftly looking woman holding a glass of champaign.

Artemis foldedthe poster and put it in the pocket of her jacket as some guy walked over to her. His head had a tiny red spot on it saying he was either beaten up by an ant or the pebble she shot. Either way he wasnt the most smooth guy in town.

His question confirmed the rock incident even though she wished it was an ant. Do i look like someone who would launch pebbles?[/b] she asked with a naughty smirk and looked at his head.

She smiled and shrugged it off. but i did kick a rock out of boredom, wasnt meant to hit you. Do you need some ice? [/b] she asked and raiseda brow seeing the red mark was almost vanished.

It could mean two things.. A. he was a bloodsucker or B. he is a wolf. It didnt matter to her than it doesnt now since he wore no piece of jewelry confirming A so it is B. Artemis never saw someone like him in this town and she sure needed to know him a bit. The need to know him just made her feel awkward.

I'm Artemis [/b] she said with a light smile.

[Daniel Bruce]

"Dan", he said as he stretched out his hand for the girl to shake, "and don't worry about getting me some ice, it didn't hurt too much." The boy smiled at the girl, happy to see that she hadn't sent the pebble at his head in an act of purposeful violence. He asked out of curiosity, "Are you new around here? You seem to be walking around not knowing where to go. I can show around if you like?" Sure, he had only known Artemis for a matter of seconds up to that point, but Dan had always liked to think of himself as a very friendly person, so of course he offered to show the red-head around Center Falls.

Looking at the girl a bit more, the teenage wolf saw a ring on her finger that seemed to contain a particular type of stone that he was very interested in. If he was right, Artemis was a werewolf, like him, and that the stone in her ring stopped her from turning into her wolf form on a full moon. For a moment, he considered stealing it for his own use, then mentally scalded himself for even thinking of something like that. If she's anything like you, she hates turning into a wolf almost as much as you do.

[Artemis Darnichov]

The boy made her curious, there was something about him she liked but yet she did not give into anything. Artemis had learned to swtich of her emotions, until she got drunk but that's for later concern. The red head looked at the boy with no expression on her features and shook his hand softly.

Pleasure to meet you. [/b] she said softly and really hungered for a scotch. As he spoke again she smiled half. Thats good. If you excuse me now, I'm in need of a drink. [/b] she said with a smile thinking how she would get into that tea party.

you got me. Yes I'm new in town. Though i have a map , lost my camera, but i got this map and the fun part is, i need to buy my dress for this tea party. [/b] she said with a shrug and didnt like him staring at her ring.

She quickly placed her other hand on the ring and looked at the boy. there was something weird with him, it made her panic a bit. Did he know? the look on his face said yes and so she did what she had to do.

Her eyes turned gold and she pushed him off running into the bar. Closing the door behind her she ran towards the bar itself and ordered a drink. This was so not her day.

[Daniel Bruce]

"Tea party?" Before Dan could inquire as to whether she was talking about was the one he was being forced into, Artemis had pushed him away and ran away from him like a... Wolf. Well, she's definitely a werewolf as well. Cool beans. Sighing, the teenager followed the girl into the bar and started to look around for her from the entrance. He greeted a few of his friends who were also in the Stables before making his way over to the bar and sitting down next to the Russian. "You know, it's rude to run away from someone without saying goodbye first. And the shoving didn't really help either." He ordered a pint of Coke from the barman then continued. "So you know, I didn't want to steal your ring. I was just curious as to whether or not the stone in it was what I suspected it was, and I guess I was correct, considering how quickly you ran off."

He looked down into his glass and mumbled absent mindedly, "I would like one of those stones, but I wouldn't steal for one." Dan took a large gulp from his drink then asked, "So what was it you were saying about a tea party?"

[Artemis Darnichov]

This went wrong, the speed she used, the push she gave the boy, everything she avoided just returned in her hands. Artemis looked at the bartender and watched him looking at her underneath his lashes. Another jerk at the start of a new day. Artemis sighed and could sense the other guy coming back. Like he had brains in his toes!

Artemis rolled her eyes as she ordered a stronger drink. He moved next to her and made her grin just by the sound of his voice. It felt odd yet she didn’t complain or argue with herself. Artemis looked at him and shook her head. no sorry. Let me tell you now then. Goodbye. [/b] she said with a smile and grabbed her glass but he talked again so she decided to hear him out and then leave.

A frown showed up on her features and her nerves piled up. Was he a hunter? Did he carry silver? Wolfsbane? Would she die right here? Yet her features soon became emotionless and her eyes a bit impatient. A moonstone. [/b] she answered and sighed sitting down again. Her surprising mood became bigger when he said he didn’t had any intentions to steal one though he is a wolf.

You’re nuts. You are telling me that the one thing that can relieve you from your curse, that thing is not worth stealing? Well for me its pure a family piece. I got more at home.. and well I always carry a back up piece with me. [/b] she said softly and took it out of her jeans pocket.

Artemis also carried the invitation with her. And read it out loud.


Dear Villagers!

I am happy to announce that the tea party , coming the evening of November 12.

That’s today for your information,

The town founders will have a tea party introducing a new member to the council, Mrs. Bruce , mother of Daniel Bruce.

We would love to have everyone stop by for a drink or a chat, COUPLES ONLY!

Hope to see you there!

Signed Daniel Bruce.

Your mother signed it in your name? cute. [/b]

Artemis folded the invitation and held it out. Her eyes looking at the boy. There was something about him she couldn’t place yet something she would like to know. But her brains took over from her heart and smirked. take the rock, you shall need it. I guess I wont be needed here since I kind of need a dress and a date for the party. [/b] she winked and took a large sip of her drink.

[Daniel Bruce]

Dan half-sighed, half-growled at what Art said about the stone and replied, "I never said it wasn't worth stealing, I just said that I wouldn't. I would never condemn someone to have go through the change, even if it meant that I didn't have to. I know what it feels like to worry every day about whether or not you hurt or killed someone the last time you changed." Seeing the moonstone that the girl pulled out of her pocket, the teenager felt a lump rise in the back of his throat and asked tentatively, "You... Would give that... To me? Even after you think I was going to steal yours?" He smiled at the smile and said honestly, "Thank you."

As he saw the leaflet, he let out a full on groan and mumbled to himself, "That bitch..." In explanation, the werewolf said, "Well, for one, my mother pretty much knows for a fact that I'm not going to be there because of the full moon, but I guess now I will, thanks to you." Seeing that she was about to leave, Dan said with no prior thought, "You know, uhh... I could help you with... With that..." Suddenly realising what he had said, he quickly explained, "I've lived here for 5 years, I could help show you around a little and maybes help with getting to know a few people better."

[Artemis Darnichov]

Artemis looked at him and shook her head. not the reason why I carry it around. I never killed a person while being a wolf. I had great chains keeping my chained up for 300 years. [/b] she said with a nod and took a larger sip of her drink. Artemis just shook her head and yawned.

Yes I would give it to you. I have gone through this for 300 years.. there is no reason why you should go through the same when there is someone who can relieve you from it. Though really would love it if you kept it a secret. [/b] she spoke softly and grabbed her coat and bag.

Again he spoke and with a raised brow she turned to face him. She had to think for a moment, thinking about the fact it would be right to bring him with her, buying a dress and all. Well she didn’t know where she could buy one and he probably did since he offered help so she nodded and smiled friendly.

so you can provide me from a dress? [/b] she said with a smirk, it was a naughty , playful smirk since she did talk to a cute boy with a british accent around her physical age. And he was certainly not someone she could resist a drink from or a walk.

[Daniel Bruce]

"Chains?" he said incredulously. "Seems a bit extreme, don't you think?" After shaking his head to rid himself of the images that came to mind when Artemis mentioned the word "chain", Dan said, "Don't worry about it, I won't let this thing leave my sight or let anyone else know about it." He smirked playfully. "I'm not so much of an idiot to let something like that happen."

Suddenly realising that she was going to accept his offer, the teenager became nervous and said with a stutter, "Well, uhh, I can't... Provide you with a dress, but, uhh... I can show you where to... Get... One..." Damn you, incessant nervousness! "And, maybes... Umm... Give you an opinion on a few of them..." He sighed in resignation then admitted to the Russian girl, "I'm not that good at this, if you haven't noticed. I've always been nervous and when I'm talking to girls as pretty as you..." Realising what he had said, the boy continued despite what he considered a mess-up he kept going, "I become a gibbering mess."

[Artemis Darnichov]

Artemis wasn’t sure what to do with him. She liked him but she also felt a bit weird inside… like there was something crawling up her stomach for him only. oh yes I am kinky like that. [/b] she said jokingly and gave him a wicked smile as she walked out the bar following him for the nearest shop where she would be able to buy a dress from.

Artemis smirked and took his hand dragging him into the store she had laid her eyes on. While he was stuttering Artemis’s head wasn’t fast enough to reject what her heart told her to do. She quicky kissed his jaw to silent him and then hopped off to pick a dress. Her eyes moved onto a blue dress with a jeans touch on it and put it on.

Once everything was good for her to go she walked out the dressing room and walked up to him. He spoke again and not about the dress and she just giggled. its pretty cute to be honest. So what do you think of this dress? [/b] she asked and looked at him with her wicked smile and her head cocked to the side.

[Daniel Bruce]

Dan blushed at the fact that his hand was held by the girl who he found to incredibly attractive and when she kissed him, something CLICKED in his head. His jaw worked noiselessly as Artemis and he realised that he had to ask her to be his date to that party, and damn whatever his mother thought. After Artemis came back and asked him his opinion on the dress, he said, "It looks great, Art. I think just about everyone will be jealous of you." He meant all of it honestly and tried to show it by giving the girl his most honest looking smile.

As a point of curiosity, the teenager asked, "Do you really find all of that stuttering and stuff cute? Most people I know find it annoying. Hell, even my own mother says that my nervousness is something that she doesn't like about me. Granted, nowadays I rarely ever listen to her any more, but it doesn't really help much."

[Artemis Darnichov]

Artemis really liked the dress but this had to be perfect. The perfection was just crucial to the red head and so she looked at the cutie of a boy standing there with his mouth open. Artemis smiled and nodded. perfect! [/b] she said happily and went back to get dressed into her own clothes before returning to Daniel with the dress packed up.

Artemis paid for the dress and looked at Daniel with a raised brow. He was such a cutie and the most honest guy around so far. If it wasn’t cute I wouldn’t have kissed you by now would I? [/b] she winked and walked out the store looking at her watch. It was turning late and she really didn’t want to be late for this tea party.


Artemis turned to Daniel and smiled half. I should get home and dressed so I will see you there? [/b] she asked and felt kind of awkward so she just kissed his lips quickly and left off.


Ooc: continue party thread?

[Daniel Bruce]

Okay, now or never. "Uhmm, Artemis, would you think of..." Before Dan could finish, however, the girl had kissed him, on the lips this time, and he just stood there feeling and probably looking like he was slightly shellshocked before he noticed that Art was already gone. He sighed to himself and mumbled, "Well, I did try." He sighed again and started the seemingly long walk back to his house.

Trying to keep the Russian girl out of his mind, the young werewolf started doing various things with his phone, including but not limited to playing a bit of Angry Birds whilst walking. After almost getting ran over once and running into more lamp posts than he would care to mention, he decided to put the phone away and concentrate on the walking, which immediately sent his mind back to Artemis for some unknown reason. Well, when I say unknown, she did kiss him, so you know how it is.

Finally, after walking for a little over half an hour, Dan arrived at his house and, instead of doing anything productive, went upstairs and grabbed some brief but sweet sleep before the party.