Oblivion Bound ↳ Bound by Destiny II, Nadya’s Story

Chapter 14: The Summons

When the Amulet of Nero is stolen from within Raines Corp. the time comes to call a special Summons of the Council. And that's just what Gaius wanted.

       “Under Gaius’ orders, they have been hunting down the Amulet of Nero. The Trinity’s third was tasked with keeping it hidden until Gaius had need of it, but when the man died the Amulet’s location was lost with him. I was able to track the Amulet down to a supernatural auction in New Orleans and securely bring it back.”

       It would be a valiant summary to a heroic story… if he didn’t leave it with an awkward silence. And by now the rest of the Council — well they’ve already gotten so much bad news already in such a short amount of time. Nadya doesn’t blame them for waiting for the other pin to drop.

        “But?” presses Lester. Even Priya — though maybe more so now because she doesn’t have anything to distract herself with — seems rapt with attention.

       “But despite his best efforts, my little soldier always seems to fall just short of the mark.”

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Alright, I’ve decided to go ahead and move forward with switching over to a new blog -- hopefully one where my tag lists work. It’s definitely gonna be a work in progress for a bit but I miss sharing shit here and getting to know other people’s WIPs so.

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Chapter 13: The Party

It's been one whole year since Lily was Turned and she refuses to let it be a bummer. Time to party!

       “I can’t believe you guys don’t do this for everyone.” This; a celebration for a successful year as a newbie-vampire. “Imagine what kind of party I could throw for you.”

       Why is he looking at her like that? What does a 200 year old vampire have to be afraid of? Her party-planning skills are excellent, thank you very much. Or had he already forgotten the Fourth of July?

       “Well, remember Nadya that for many people — especially around here — their Turning wasn’t something to look back on fondly.”

       “Lily’s wasn’t.”

       He’ll give her that. “Touché.” But his point still stands. “I can’t speak for some of the younger ones, but I definitely don’t remember the date on which I was Turned.”

       “Because colonial America used different calendars?”

       “Because we were in the middle of a war.” Which is a fair point, so Nadya concedes.

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when you’re 22 chapters in and suddenly you wonder in dread “is this the best way I could be doing this?” and start overhauling everything that might result in scrapping 7-8 of those chapters...

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Chapter 12: The Return

The gang returns to New York with a well-earned victory under their belts. But that means Nadya has to face Kamilah, and she isn't quite sure she knows how to feel just yet.

       Everyone still backs up a few paces for good measure. They’ve all seen him in action — and the man needs a wide berth.

       Nadya closes her eyes and braces herself but she still isn’t prepared for the hollow screeching clang every time the sharpened steel collides with the surface of the Amulet. One—two—three.

       He stops after three. Judging by the enraged determination in his eye though he’d keep going given the opportunity.

       Lily throws her hands up before crossing out ‘ASSAULT BY KATANA’ on the transparent eraser board. “I’m calling it. This thing is a horcrux.”

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Chapter 11: The Auction

The Amulet is one bid away, but they aren't the only vampires willing to pay whatever cost. Valdas and Isseya have their own ideas about ensuring Gaius' victory... or is it their own? It's hard to tell.

       “Next up we have here a modest luxury to be certain, very pretty very heavy but don’t let that leave you wanting — lot seven, the famed Amulet of Nero.”

       Nadya grasps Adrian’s hand on instinct.

       While the auctioneer starts talking up the history of the Amulet, the same goblin as before comes around with a heavy wooden case, the lid propped open and the Amulet resting inside. Large and gold with a pendant piece probably half the size of Nadya’s fist; she has no trouble recognizing it at first glance.

       It’s hers. Well — Gaius’, but also hers in a way. It calls to her in the same way the sword did and then some. The dark red center stone catches the light and reflects it across all their faces but she feels it like a siren song. Like she wants the light all to herself.

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Chapter 10: The Elite

Nadya finds a kindred soul in Taylor Hunter, who was also living a perfectly normal life before being shoved into the chaos of the supernatural. Later, the good news is the Amulet is still in the city. The bad news is they'll have to bid for it... and bidding wars here can be deadly.

       “You’re the person Isadora called, then?”

       “Taylor Hunter,” he finally introduces; they shake hands light and brief, “but if you didn’t know my name… how’d you know I was who you were lookin’ for, Miss Nadya?”

       Nadya pushes up her glasses with a shrug. “Just Nadya, and… Your eyes. They don’t look human.” They’re too bright, especially taking into account he’s got the sun at his back, and shine far too many colors. Though if Nadya’s being honest she probably wouldn’t have noticed if she hadn’t met Garrus and Ivy beforehand.

       Quickly Taylor ducks his head and Nadya wonders if she’s hit a nerve or something. He certainly looks red in the face. “Shit — really? My bad… They should go back to normal in an hour or so.”

       Because she totally knows what that means? “Uh… okay?”

       He jerks his chin back towards the heart of the city. “C’mon, we’re meeting a friend of mine to grab everyone coffee. It’ll be a fun story to pass the time.”

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Chapter 9: The Matriarch

Cadence reveals the last person to hold the Amulet of Nero was Isadora de la Rosa; unfettered mafia boss and matriarch of the New Orleans vampires. And she isn't happy about a couple of out-of-towners wandering around her territory without permission.

       Nadya could do without the three large suited bodyguards holding three stakes to her three friends’ hearts though. If there was one thing she had to complain about, it would be that.

       “You’re really leaning into the whole mafia vibe now, I see.” Cadence quips, and there’s a little quirk of his lips as the (much shorter) man behind him struggles to keep the blond held back with the stake right over his heart. It wavers and ends up more near his stomach.

       He throws a look down behind him. “Looking well, Tony. Be a peach and push up my glasses for me?”

       ‘Tony’ hesitates — then slowly pushes them up from where they were perched dangerously on the tip of Cadence’s nose.

       “Thank you.”

       “Shut it.”

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Bit of a hard day for me. It’s my birthday but yesterday morning my grandmother passed away. COVID. So... yeah.

hey, just an update due to some of the recent security issues re tumblr (copied post will be under the cut) I’m going to be hiding my blog from traditional searches and I recommend y’all do the same, especially if you post original content

if you don’t know what’s happening, I’ll be adding information on that under the cut

Hyba has hidden their blog (which I advise you do the same) so I cannot link their post so here is what it says: