Rylin did numerous tests on Sierra wanting to be absolutely sure that she was a match. The tests took several hours, Sierra remained asleep throughout the tests. When the last test was completed Trian picked her up Cradling her in his arms.

“What are you doing?” Rylin questioned.

“Taking her back.” Trian responded.

“Why? She’s a match.” Rylin returned.

“I don’t want to freak her out by waking her in a strange environment.” Trian answered.

“What does it matter? Will be taking her with us when we leave she might as well get used to the ship.” Rylin commented.

“Is that what we’ve been reduced too? Taking a woman against her will.” He mused a loud.

“The fate of our people is at stake.” Rylin stated.

“We can’t return to our planet until the virus has been destroyed. Will be staying on earth until it is safe to return.” Trian stated.

“Are you serious?” Rylin asked with a shudder.

“Yes, the men will have to hunt down other women. I will return to Earth and stay with Sierra. Hopefully I will be able to convince her to help us.” He said as he started out of the med ward.

“The men won’t like staying on Earth.” Rylin called after him. Trian didn’t bother to answer. The men would do as they were ordered.

Thirty minutes later he returned Sierra to her bed. Covering her up he released her from the deeper sleep to the lighter sleep of humans.

Sierra woke the next morning and slowly got out of bed. Stumbling into the bathroom she took a shower. As the hot water poured over her she relived the dance with the sexy stranger.

Prince Trian stood outside Sierra's apartment building. A quick scan showed of the building showed him that she was alone in her apartment. He scowled at the building he couldn't fathom living so close to other people. Of course their home planet was was a lot bigger than earth. The only time their people dwelled closely together was when they were traveling on transports through space. Moving forward Trian walked toward the building his feet made no sound but seemed to flow a crossed the ground. Climbing the stairs he simply glanced at the lock and the door clicked open. Going inside he made his way down the hall way where he knew she was sleeping. She was weak from blood loss. Moving into the room he stared at her for a moment feeling a wave of tenderness for the human woman. She had led a hard life and been abused by several men he knew. He sent her into a deep sleep before lifting her effortlessly from her bed. Carrying her from the house he took to the air carrying her a crossed the sky. He automatically cloaked them so that they were invisible as he carried her. They made their way to a small ship concealed in the mountains near lake Pend Oreille. Arriving at his ship he carried her a board and laid her on a bed. Derrick immediately started the ship and took off. They flew away from earth and docked with the mother ship. Carrying her off the little Transporter Trian took her to the med ward for further testing. Laying her on a table he glanced up as the Doctor appeared. Rylin their people's greatest healer quickly examined the girl. "I'll have to run a few more tests but it appears that she could be a match.
"Will the tests hurt her?" He asked with a frown. He didn't know why he felt so protective of her but he did. The fact that he shouldn't care at all was what he needed to remember.
"She won't feel a thing!" Rylin was surprised by Trian's question. Why would Trian be concerned with a simple human?

He came out of the darkness. He was dressed in black pants and a long sleeved white shirt. A black cape swirled about him as he walked. He wore a large gun at his hip. Although he had little use for it. He controlled all things with his mind. He was a warrior centuries old, and had spent the last few years in a terrible war. He was tired. His home planet appeared to be dying out. A terrible virus had killed off most of their women and children. His people were immortals. They lived until they chose to give up their existence or were killed. They could not be killed easily. They needed mates, without them their lives were bleak and endless. Their people mated for life. When the virus had first appeared on their planet they had felt it would be cured. But his father the Emperor had sent him out into space to search for possible mates in other species. It was a backup plan that was never intended to be used. It was not believed that they could successfully mate with another species. Still he had searched as ordered. And he had through his search come upon the planet earth. The planet was inhabited by humans. The human race when compared to his people were dwelling in the dark ages. They were a dirty wasteful people, full of moral decay. He found very little to like in them. They were headed for extinction, he gave them maybe another hundred years. Already their air and water were poisoned. Earth was his last destination. If he failed to find mates for the males of his species it would be all over for them. He had arrived in a large transport ship. Several thousand warriors accompanied him. They would canvas the planet looking for mates. His race was as old as time and had been around for thousands of years. His people had first visited earth over a thousand years ago. His people traveled through time and space easily. They lived on the blood, and were known as Vampires They had kept an eye on earth over the years. He was accompanied by two droids on this night. Derrick and Jenna. Derrick was both a body guard and a research partner. Jenna’s main duty was to care for his baser needs. His people did not bed living beings other than their mates. It was strictly forbidden. Until a couple was mated droids saw to their every need. They made their way through the darkness toward what the humans called a night club. Trian Wolf was anxious to feed. As they entered the bar Trian moved easily through the crowd scanning the females as he moved through the masses. As he passed by a table in back something drew his attention. Turning he stared at a woman with long dark hair that curled. She was dressed in tight fitting clothes. She was of average height and a full figure. Her eyes were green. She was thirty-two, and had two children. But she had never been married. It was easy enough to scan her thoughts. His scan of her brain was brief. He had no real interest in humans, and their pathetic problems. But he couldn’t help feeling sorry for her she had endured a hard life. And she was so very lonely. He turned his attention to her body scanning her internal system. Something about her had drawn his attention. He moved toward her intending to examine her DNA. He needed her blood.

“Dance with me.” He invited he had studied the human ritual thoroughly. He felt her uneasiness. She didn’t dance well. She was going to refuse. He took control commanding her to come to him.

“Ok.” She said rising from the table she took his hand. He drew her into the crowd. He led her into a darkened corner and pressed her against the wall. His body concealed hers. Derrick and Jenna moved to shield them further. The woman allowed him to push her against the wall without complaint. He had taken control of her easily. AS his body brushed against hers he became aroused. This woman couldn’t possibly be his mate he thought. His lips moved down over her neck his tongue stroking the skin over her pulse. His teeth sank deep as he fed hungrily. She tasted like nothing he had ever encountered. He felt Derrick place a hand on his shoulder. He was taking to much of the woman’s blood. He drew back with a snarl. Derrick quickly took a sample of the blood that ran from the pinpricks, before Trian closed the wounds. He released the woman. Planting the memory of an incredible dance he commanded her to seek out a glass of water. The woman moved back toward her table in a daze. Derrick fed the sample into a hand held scanner. “Her genetic code is compatible to your species.” He said as he studied the results without expression.

“Are you sure?” Trian asked in disbelief. How could such a pathetic race be compatible with theirs.

“Will need to run more tests. But if this data is correct she’s what we’ve been looking for.”

“I need to feed and than I’ll go get her.” He said his eyes moving over the crowd. He selected two healthy males. He commanded them to go outside into the parking lot. He was waiting for them and quickly fed. Neither male would remember him or the encounter. Now for the woman he thought. Entering the club he walked through the crowd toward her table. But she was gone. She must have left. No matter he could easily track her now that he had taken her blood..

Sierra returned to her table feeling dizzy. She told her sister and brother she was sick and wanted to go home. They looked at her with pity. Clearly her dance with the tall dark stranger hadn’t gone well. She wanted to tell them they were wrong. The dance had been purely magic. But her head hurt and she felt sick. She drove her siblings home and than headed to her apartment. Her kids were away for the night with her ex. She climbed the stairs to her second story apartment.

Well it finally happened. My Land lord served me with a thirty day vacate notice. My crime that earned this action. I got married but didn't get my land lord's permission to get married. So she decided to just sit on my recertification paper work until it was passed do so that Snap would throw us out. I don't know what were going to do as were very poor and don't have any money saved up to move. I can't believe that getting married is going to cost me the roof over my head.If there are any other Snap tenants out there don't get married without permission you'll be forced out onto the streets!

Through The Eyes Of A Child

The world is a wondrous place filled with so many exciting things.
Through the eyes of a child the world is filled with wondrous colors.
So many different shades to gaze upon in wonder.
A child does not see the world in black and white they look upon all colors as being a wondrous thing.
Skin color has no place, for each color and difference is a wonder to them.
Through the eyes of a child the world is filled with promise.
They can be whatever they dream.
There is no good or bad.
They love unselfishly.
Through the eyes of a child each flower is a gift to gaze upon.
Each puddle was made to jump in.
When was the last time we as adults took the time to see the world through our child’s eyes.
When did we last look upon the world and all its wonders?
Through a child’s eyes there’s no reason to hurry everything around them beckons their touch.
Tomorrow when you get up try spend a day seeing the world the way your child does.