We all sat down by the fireplace in the center of the room. The tunnel were carved in such a way to make air flow remains constant. The temperature on the inside stays a pleasant one even if the outside is baking hot or frigid cold. After a swim we laid down on large cushions and I tried to figure out what to do next. I decided to cover some of coat hangers and candlesticks with black lace. I used the frames to hang belt. The entrance had a large picture frame. I inserted hooks and hung purses and coats. I even picked up a broke food cover. I turned it upside down and filled it with ice to chill my drinks. I was still trying to figure out how to paint the ceilings. Stars would clique but I still paint one room with the constellations. The others were painted very differently. One was painted to look like a forest at night. The next one was painted to look like the inside of a tent. The next was painted with flowers. The last was cave paintings.
Then I made a stink bomb and made it a security feature. I saw that Batou was questioning my sanity as he remembered the last time we did it. It was when we told to guard a piece of tech. Normally if it was taken we won't know who it. So I got the stinkiest perfume. The thief stole it. We had no trouble finding him. An officer filed a complaint saying I used tear gas. The other had complained that their sense of smell was permanently damaged. Good news we were able to catch the crook in a matter of seconds. I had it done to my house. Søren was very skeptical till someone tried to break into the ministry of defense. The crook had thought he could get away. The defenses are all automated. Immediately all traffic were suspended. The corridor he was in was blocked. Then the airvents started to suck the air out. The servers sunk into the floor. He tried to hold on but he failed.
He tried to escape but the gravity failed. He was flailing aimlessly as he floated in the air. He aimed his pistol on a sensor on the wall. He fell to the floor. He got skunked and he was levitated as the guys wore hazmat suits with extra layer of protection. He was taken out and the news reporter was gagging as she spoke. I asked them to turn the dial. I don't want them to get sick. Søren was shocked. The council were amused by my childish pranks. I had a few sensor bouys floating in the air. They bedazzled the air as they keep displaying the Aurora borealis. They are there in case someone tries to knock out the radar. This will help us see so we can use weapons to target the enemy in the safety of our warships. Søren told me to relax and decorate my house. I placed a couple of mist makers in every room. I added a few drops of essential oils. Lemongrass for the first floor. Bergamot essential oil for the second. Ylang Ylang for the next. Black Roses for my bedroom.
I turned this on when I was entertaining my guests in the capital. So if anyone goes where they shouldn't the perfume will give it away. I made sure to stop by my house in Aulcard. Which is dracula backwards. The house there was looked after by two vampires twins Bren and Cole. The house was carved from marble. The floor was a combination of red and black marble. The walls were green and black marble the ceiling was white. The chandelier was diamonds and Sapphires combination on the first floor. All of the furniture was black wood with cobalt blue cushions. As always the fireplace was in the center of the room. There was a small shelf on the side with drinks. An entire wall was a bookshelf. A section of the shelf was pushed inwards exposing a secret room. It was a security room. An entire wall was dedicated to screens. The other wall was all guns. The next one had a bed and a small restroom. Roland made himself at home. The others were curious how the house was arranged.
No vampire made a complaint. A few stepped forward to be spies in case the enemy tries to attack. A few just wanted to spen their eternity in peace but even promised to lend a hand if things get ugly. One in a particular was a woman named Anika. She was more interested in pottery. I bought of a few of hers. They were lovely and matched the theme of the house. A few wanted to know how a bounty hunter managed to get into a no go zone. They were interested in raising security. I mumbled, "They used a device to hide their presence and then they landed in the free zone and slowly snuck into the vampire quarters. The sensor bouys were recalibrated to sense ships. After that only ground vehicles were allowed in. They were telepathically linked so they can let them know as they were nearby. The perimeter guards were ordered to shoot anyone who don't send a heads up.
I had the chandelier made from only Alexandrite. The lights are always switched off. We can see in the dark so no problem. The crystal changes color when you shine a light on them. So if the color is different we know an intruder was here. The others stared at me as I checked the house for secret rooms and hidden passageways. I sat by the river and had a drink. The waters healed my tired body. The town is situated in a way so there are homes on either side of the river. Some are spread out but they have a tap get fresh blood. I saw a few raise their glasses. They approved my river of blood. Some drank artificial blood out of necessity. Now they feel better. Clarity asked me to join her for dinner. She was a twenty year old vampire who was clearly from the seventies. Her house mirrored her personality. The front door had a polar bear with Hawaiian flower necklaces and the largest sunglasses I have seen.
I felt under dressed as I met her friends. They were a chatty bunch. A few had gossip and others had ideas. I eagerly implemented the ideas and made sure they got credit for it. One even gave me a kyanite necklace as a gift. I received a moonstone bracelet and a lovely black opal ring. The presents were kept in a separate box. I excused myself to go to the gym. I spend hours practicing. Oleg would come over but I had to keep my stamina so he gave it a rest. I finally gave it a rest and saw a few of the younger ones. They were motivated to keep fight but to them I was on another level. I gave them a wink and did bow staff practice. Then shooting and then bow and arrow. I took a break then it was fencing time. I was enjoying myself when I felt someone heading in this direction. It wasn't family. This person was coming through the river. Roland used the net to catch him. I watched as he was hauled in like fish. The guys tried to shoot but his grip slipped.
Ivar didn't miss. The vampires bit him for answers. I waited for my turn. The others got to see. When I withdrew he stared at me funny. He was thrown in jail. I sat down to play the piano and Kae came to see me. He was curious about someone so he brought his blood for me to examine. I took a sip and saw flashes of someone's memories. Some were good but others were sad. He thanked me as he went to propose to his girlfriend. I continued playing. The next few days were uneventful. Oleg was still fuming. I told him to give it a rest. He vented his frustrations on the punching bag. I went swimming in the pool. The river is a source of sustainance so no one was allowed to swim in it. Søren was looking forward to coming here. I told him that he needs to start the welfare checks. He told me he will do it when he has the opportunity. He has decided to send men and women as peacekeepers. I told him if they end up with PTSD the corp will try to kill them.
The council spent the entire day sending messages here and there explaining how they are unable to send our own. They sent their regrets. They seem to want ours because we could take damage and keep going. The others are not fragile either but these guys are on another level. Søren was told not to make deals with idiots. He made friends with the calico people. They are humanoids with spots all over their bodies. They speak in clock language. Which was difficult to learn. They invited us to their water world. They are friends with the Aegean. The next invite was from the Malachi. The king of the south wanted to extend his friendship. Søren said yes. He left to sign the friendship agreement. We all wished him a safe trip as he took off. I was glad not to be empress. The others send me a care package and I got word that the creep who swam through the river of blood had escaped. There was several attempts to find him but he was nowhere to be seen.
I came home and was practicing ballet when I heard the floorboards creaking. I silently informed everyone about the intruder. Oleg and Ivar waited till he was within range. He got zapped with the taser. He was watching me the entire time. He was extending his hand. Oleg took him away and asked him why he was doing this. His answer was simple. When the others bit him he felt pain. When I bit him he felt like he was in love. He wants to feel it again. He came here hoping I would consider biting him. Of all the nuts out there I had to meet this guy. He was taken away. I sat down to play piano. I heard him trying to reason with the guys but his voice got muter as he was dragged to the transport vehicle. I played several tunes and then I asked Oleg to dance with me. We danced till I was satisfied. He took my hand and we went for a walk. This was amongst the places the sun rises. I saw the town was made to look like a painter's vision. I could walk for days and not get bored.