Flesh (SeongSang)

Elder Number Three

It obviously wasn't hard for Yeosang to find the P1-Hypen coven. Just before they arrived Yeosang stopped Seonghwa, looking him in the eye.

"Look, I want you to be as calm as possible. They're a bit... full on." Yeosang hoped he was using the modern terms correctly as he once again held Seonghwa's hand.

"Bring forth the blood sacrifices!" Their leader, a man with deep blue hair, yelled. "We shall feast like kings my children!"

A blonde vampire, who was elegantly dressed in swaths of silk and tulle, walked over to them. "Yeosang, it is a pleasure." He bowed.

"Theo, it's a pleasure to see you too. Have we come at a bad time?" All three of them glanced at the group of about ten humans, all looking rather terrified. "Are you... breaking the rules?"

"No, we are not. While my lovely husband is an idiot, he is not that bad. And you have come at a good time. They are all criminals who have done wrong to our young Soul, by the way." Yeosang immediately understood what Theo was talking about, deciding that they were within their rights to kill these monsters. "Do you wish to eat with us?"

Yeosang was entirely unsure as to whether Seonghwa would be alright eating blood just yet.

"We'll see. But first I need to speak to the elder." Yeosang changed the subject quickly.

A tree nearby exploded into flame, causing Seonghwa to once again panic and hide behind Yeosang.

Theo began to wander off. "Follow me."

As they neared the group Yeosang noticed just how... feral they all looked. None of the boys wore shirts, painted chests adorned with bloodied handprints and marks. They all danced and feasted and acted surprisingly calm as they greeted Yeosang before once again going feral again.

"It's a birthday celebration." Theo explained calmly. He also seemed uncomfortable with the event, though he must have grown used to it after the years.

"Yeosang! It's been too long!" Keeho launched at Yeosang. He was covered in blood, sticky to the touch, and made Yeosang's shirt look absolutely vile. He also wasn't wearing a shirt, only tattered pants. "What brings you to my lands!?"

Yeosang tried his absolute hardest not to cringe. "We have business with the witches and we're wondering if we could stay with you all in the meantime?"

It was then that Keeho noticed a very awkward Seonghwa.

"Why hello there lil new blood. Name's Keeho, vampire from the South South West! And you are?" Keeho shook Seonhwa's hand, blood smearing over Seonghwa's palm.

Bright crimson flared in his eyes.

"Yeosangie I'm so hungry... but I don't want to see people hurting. Help me." Seonghwa pleaded, eyes wide and almost tearful.

Theo noticed Seonghwa's concern. "If you are uncomfortable with feeding we have blood supplement stored. You may have some, come with me." Theo began to lead Seonghwa away as he untied the vine connecting them.

It took far too much of Yeosang's strength not to follow.

"I see you're awfully protective of that new blood. And I sense a story." Keeho sat down gracelessly, indicating for Yeosang to sit beside him. "You won't feast?"

Yeosang shook his head. "Far too messy for me, thank you for the offer though. And there is a story, one you will not hear just yet. Is it alright for Seonghwa and I to stay with you?"

"So that's his name? How cute!" Keeho seemed to notice the fire was dying down. A minuscule crease formed between the boy's brows before the flames leapt up again. As he was an elder, Keeho had a power most couldn't even dream of. Pyrokinesis. "Will you join my birthday festivities?"

"Ah... partially. I won't walk around in nothing but pants, but I will participate in party games. Happy birthday by the way." Yeosang glanced at his messy clothes. This is why he didn't like feasting.

This was a good shirt too...

"Excuse me while I change." Yeosang bowed respectfully before heading in the direction of the guest cabin. All homes were beautiful log cabins, built to house two to three people. Yeosang had stayed here before, already knowing where he would be sleeping. He summoned his and Seonghwa's clothes to the house upon entry, changing into ripped jeans and a black silk shirt. After a moment of debate he also grabbed a thick jacket, deciding he'd rather not brave the cold.

Keeho thought better than to ruin Yeosang's clothes a second time.

"Gather around everyone! We have guests, so be on your best behaviour." Keeho clapped his hands, leading them all to the bonfire. Yeosang only hoped Seonghwa was alright with Theo. "Where is my cutie little vulture Taeyang? And your Seonghwa for that matter?"

An icepick of pure fear sliced into Yeosang's heart.

Where was Seonghwa? Was he alright?

"Yeosang I'm right here!" Seonghwa jogged over to them with Theo close behind. "I have more questions!"

"He is energetic, very different to any partner I expected you having." Theo sat carefully beside Keeho's throne. There was also a smaller throne, made for the second in command of this mismatched tribe of vampires.

"Young elder, take my place for the night." Jungwoo, original leader of Enhypen. "I wish to sit with my... friends... anyway."

"Thank you, I accept. Seonghwa, come with me." Yeosang gently held Seonghwa's wrist, gently pushing him to sit on the throne so Yeosang could curl up on his lap. "Elder Stephen, what is to happen now?"

"Now we play charades!" Seonghwa stared at Keeho in confused shock. "Baby Soul, you begin!"

While they all played charades Yeosang answered Seonghwa's questions.

"Why do some of them have two names?" Seonghwa asked as he focussed on Soul's poor imitation of a dolphin.

"Because of where they're from. Some of their households were awful, so they chose new names when they moved here with Keeho. Use the names they've give you unless they ask otherwise." Yeosang knew it was best to respond to Seonghwa internally once again.

"Oh, and who in the Enhypen side of the clan is dating? I can't really figure it out."

"Yes." Yeosang almost burst into laughter when poor Theo had to do a cute pose for Keeho, because it was painful to watch.

"That doesn't really answer my question..." Seonghwa pouted before letting loose a huge yawn.

"I'm taking him to bed. May we both retire for the evening?" Yeosang asked Keeho, who nodded absentmindedly while focussing on the game. Yeosang easily carried Seonghwa to the guest house, tucking him in to bed.

"Yeosang." Seonghwa quickly grabbed his sleeve. "Stay with me?"

Yeosang immediately curled up beside Seonghwa under the covers, smiling softly.

"Of course."