Victoria Valorian

Ironhand 9886, Ashe Manor

Eigengrau watched as Victoria was chained up on the front lawn of the manor. She was disappointed, in a way. An execution wasn't what Victoria deserved, no matter her crimes. No matter, she was already here and Victoria was a vampire, so she would see her through to the end out of respect.

She watched Marvin and Hamlin have their last words with Victoria, and could see the pain in Hamlin's face and body language. She contemplated for half a moment, wondering if she should stop this. Opening the Book of Fates and turning to Victoria's entry showed her that today was the day, though.

"Victoria, you did not deserve this." Eigengrau said out loud to herself.

Eigengrau watched with disinterest as the first rays of the sun hit Victoria. In a moment of remarkable humanity for such an ancient God, she directed the fire already igniting under Victoria's skin to destroy her ability to feel pain first, before she was even fully engulfed. As a result, Victoria was completely silent as the divine punishment consumed her body, giving her the chance to face her death with some dignity.

Eigengrau noticed Rebecca's face after it was done, how she looked sad. No, this wouldn't do at all, she thought to herself. Walking over to Rebecca, she whispered in her ear.

"She paid the price for her crime." Eigengrau whispered, a malicious smile on her face. "All who break the law must pay the price. She was the first. She will not be the last."

Eigengrau watched with satisfaction as she saw Rebecca's face change, and the look of sadness disappeared. All would go as planned. She waited patiently, until everyone was gone. She noticed the two young children left last, lingering to look at the wooden board that Victoria had been secured to. Eigengrau decided to plant the seeds of something interesting.

"Murder is fun, isn't it?" She whispered into the young girl's ear. "Doesn't it make you feel excited, in grown up ways?"

She laughed as she saw the smile and blsuhingblushing on Marie's face form. Next, she turned her attention to Anton, and whispered a different thought.

"Playing with your sister is fun, right? Especially murder. You want to keep your sister happy, don't you?"

Eigengrau smiled as she watched them leave. Nobody would suspect children as murderers, and it would challenge Rebecca for many years. For the moment though, she turned her attention back to Victoria. Curiously, her soul was already in a humanoid form. Victoria was curled up on the board, weeping.

"I didn't mean to do it why did I do it?" Victoria said, between sobs. "I loved them both so much..."

"Victoria Valorian." Eigengrau said, crouching down next to Victoria and offering her hand. "It is over."

"No, it's not." Victoria said, still crying. "I'm not ready to go."

Eigengrau sighed. A ghost, of course. "Are you certain? To be a ghost is not an easy path."

Victoria looked up at Eigengrau, the tears still pouring from her eyes like an endless river. She nodded, but when she spoke her voice cracked with sorrow. "Yes, I need to see it through." Taking Eigengrau's still out-stretched hand, she slowly got to her feet.