Rise of the Night/Run of Night

Shadowstep looked at Shiva and gave her a slight nod toward the door. She understood the message and left him and Lyla alone. Shadow moved next to Lyla on the bed. He looked at the face and shoulder making sure it would heal right. While each fraction leader had a choice in the punishment for those under their command, Shadow often did a punishment on his own fraction. His punishment wasn't like anyone else. He had simply rules which if broken the punishment would be harsh. The rules were: never abandon your family, never betray your family, never permanently harm your family, and never give up on the family even when times are at the darkest. Failure to follow any of these rules often lead to a fight with either Congo or Shadow.

“Damn Congo hit you hard. Normally he only hits me that hard.” Shadow said as he rolled her over onto her stomach, massaging her shoulder.

“Shut up. Most of it is your fault. If you weren't so hard headed and determined to get revenge he probably wouldn't have hit me so hard.” Lyla said give small grunts and moans as he continued to rub her shoulder.

“Is it feeling better?” he asked as he stopped for a moment.

“Yea thanks Shadow. You know having my own personal magi isn't so bad.” she said grinning. He smiled and focused his ice magic back into his hand. He slowly lifted up the back of her shirt and placed the freezing hand on her back. She yelped as she wasn't expecting the sudden cold on her back. She thrashed around trying to get his hand off her while giggling and laughing. She finally managed to push him off the bed and she jumped on top of him softly hitting his chest and shoulders.

“Don't you ever do that to me you dick.” Lyla said still laughing. Shadow grabbed her arms and brought her face close to his. He was mere moments away from kissing her when his stomach started growl loudly. She laughed and placed her head on his forehead as he placed his head back on the floor boards, defeated my his hunger.

“Ok lets get you some food. I doubt you have eaten anything in a couple of days.” Lyla said getting up and going into the kitchen. Shadow sighed and followed her in as she started going though the cabinets and the fridge for food. She pulled out a box of crackers and a can of tomato soup. They sat there eating the meal while Shadow told tales of his travel what it was like being the royal guard and even told her about Bladebreaker, one of his closet friends he made after leaving the Diamond Dongs.

“Oh shit. I forgot you clothes at the tailors. I'll be back in a few. Knowing the tailors they probably made a couple of outfits for you.” she said as she got up.

“Well I'll probably be here staying out of trouble.” he said finishing up the soup.

“Well you could go and take a shower cause no offense you smell worst then a wet dog.” she said as she left his house. He took a quick whiff of himself and nearly gagged on the smell. Maybe Lyla was right maybe he should take a shower. He waited a bit, exploring the house some. He found several days worth of food and various books on a makeshift bookcase. He decided he waited long enough and headed into the bathroom. It was all tiled and the shower was right across from the toilet. The sink was right next to the toilet and had a large mirror. He started the water and took off his shirt when he heard the door open and close.

“Shadow, I'm back and I brought gifts from the tailor.” Lyla said.

“I'm in here taking a shower.” he said as he made sure the water was warm enough. Lyla opened the bathroom door and pushed him against the tile wall. She kissed him on the lips and he pushed the door close with a tendril made from shadow.