A long los- VULCAN!

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Flinging herself from the hearts path, Eva rammed into the icy wall causing loose shards to fall from the roof of the cave. They fell around her, forming a circular jail around her. Eva clambered to her feet in an attempt to regain the upper hand. She stepped over the circular prison she'd just made for herself and glared straight at her sister. "Cheap in more ways than one I see... " If it wasn't clear before, Eva was now mocking her sister trying to make her stammer so she wouldn't have to fight so soon...

On any other terms, Eva would've taken on this fight headfirst and threw a barrage of every spell in her book at her 'dear' sister! But when her sister shot the first shot, it all came flooding back to her. The reason that Vulcan had his grimy hands on Eva in the first place was that she left her only source of fighting them off at her guildhall! How could she forget the most powerful thing in her possession? The thing she quite literally sold her soul for. If anyone touched her Satanic Bible while she was gone, they would have hell to pay for it!

Ever since they were children, Kaori had been able to do magic. Use her own magical power instead of borrowing it. Eva wasn't blessed with such a talent and that meant if and when she ever took the throne, her kingdom would riot against her. The island's monarchs for as long as they ruled, held strong magics and they protected the island from all of those who wished to destroy it. Eva wouldn't even be able to protect herself if someone wanted her dead! Her knowledge in self-defense was meager at best, and her magical prowess was basically nonexistent. It was a known fact that Kaori was a talented mage, and their parents acknowledged that. Eva, on the other hand, was scorned if she didn't ace her studies. "Look at you, all that wasted talent on... MEN! Of all things... " Eva's voice was practically radiating disgust in all different directions. She was laughing in her sister's face and couldn't help it!

Everything Eva was doing was just inching her closer to the exit of the cave, and now she was almost free! Of course, she had to get in the last word before she left her sister for the second time. Her heels tapping against the ice halted and Eva spun on those little things! It was a miracle her the weight of her bust, ALONE, didn't break those dainty things. "I would love to stay and chat my Dear sister, but I've got bigger and better things to do. And by the looks of it... So do you! " Seemingly appearing out of thin air, two Vulcans walking on all fours started at Kaori. Their goal? To restrain and mate with the prettiest woman in the cave. At least whenever Kaori took the podium, she wasn't the Vulcan's object of desire anymore! Or so she thought...

As she spun on her heel once more and sashayed out of the cave entrance, a ginormous hand swooped down and grabbed her! "WHA- " Her words were cut off as the Vulcan held her in his hand and swung up the icy cliffs with his other. Conveniently, while Eva and her sister were reconnecting in the cave, the pack of Vulcan's just returned from hunting. Which explained where the two in the cave came from. Eva was at the mercy of a big hairy ape with chesticles bigger than hers! And this one seemed to be the daddy...

WC: 613
TWC: 1,719/1,500

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Eva had managed to dodge her heart bullet, that was fine. Kaori had plenty of spells are her disposal, the same couldn't be said for her poor weak sister who found herself defenseless. Resulting in using her tongue in an act of desperation. Kaori chose the high road, as she always did. A future queen shouldn't waste her time with belittling those who are already so low they'd need a ladder to reach a snake. Seeing the embarrassing events unfold before her eyes Kaori questioned if Eva could really be talking at the moment. Honestly, it was incredibly pathetic, the entire scene. Watching Eva at the moment was like watching an angel who had fallen from grace attempt to regain everything they had lost and fail in doing so.

Still, Kaori couldn't help but question how Eva got this far without magic. Looking for answers just brought her to dead ends, until she finally found the right path. Maybe she has holder magic? Whatever. It didn't matter. She clearly didn't have it right now and that was what mattered. She could finish her and this war, this fight, it would be over. She might have dodged but that was by luck, this next shot would hit because of fate. Her sister was ungrateful and always had been. Maybe she would learn a lesson or two in the afterlife.

That was when Eva opened her mouth once again. Going on and on about things that didn't really apply to her, just jealous and heinous remarks regarding Kaori's own superior beauty. Kaori formed her finger into a gun once again and had the heart ammunition pointed right at her, but that was before she saw what was coming. A pack of Vulcans. It appeared they had been hunting or whatnot and just now returned and they were furious. Seeing their brethren turned to stone they attacked the first thing they saw, and that eas Eva. "Watch your back." Kaori taunted with a laugh as it was far too late. The Vulcan had already swopped her up began climbing, banging his chest rapidly.

Oddly enough, this was something Kaori couldn't allow. She wanted to be the one to kill her sister, not some rabid ape. Running from the cave the other Vulcan proved troublesome. As he charged toward her Kaori decided to save her magic, flipping over him and then bringing herself down, digging her heels into it's back. The creature howled in pain but he was far from done. Taking his massive fists he brought them down like a hammer and Kaori was the nail, or she would have been. Blowing a kiss a heart flew forward and he was turned to stone in the knick of time. So much for saving her magic energy. Looking up she saw the bride and groom scaling the mountain, and that monkey hadn't even laid eyes on her so it seemed that turning him to stone wasn't an option.

And neither was saving her sister! Kaori decided that it wasn't worth to climb the mountain only for her to be ridiculed, so her sister could save herself. These nasty Vulcans had already learned their lesson, but this job had become so much more already. Kaori decided to stay and watch the show, sitting in the carriage and looking out the window at the mountain above as her sister was slung around in the Vulcans arms like a corpse. It was quality entertainment and it served her right.

WC: 582
TWC: 1,504/1,500

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Like a stuff Barbie in the hands of an overly passionate child... the hungry Vulcan was banging her against the cliff sides as he sloppily climbed up. He kept waving her in the air like he'd won a trophy for participation, but what was he participating in? A game of 'take the most beautiful woman against her will'? By the time they actually reached the peak of the mountain, Eva's appearance was significantly more battered than it was before he scooped her up. Lipstick smeared, mascara trickling down her cheeks, cheeks overly blushed and her hair was a birds nest at this point. Eva was severely wondering if her face looked like a baboons butt and if the monkey would discard her like a worn Barbie or if his intent was still to make her his bride. She was hoping for the former. At least then she could make a brisk escape without worrying about anymore unexpected groping at her womanhood!

"WOMAN BRIDE!" The big ape yelled from the peak as he beat his chest and held Eva up as a spectacle to all the other Vulcan's. It was like a button was pressed, queueing them to also beat on their chests. "OOH, OOH, AHH, AHH!" They all yelled out in unison and started climbing up the mountain as if to take her for themselves. The Vulcan holding Eva made no such attempt to climb down and run off with her, but instead, he stood his ground and kept beating on his chest. She was worried, not that he would take her, but that they would all fight over her. All of them tugging at her limbs and pulling her in different directions until they snapped off! "Let me go you big fleabag! Don't you see they'll tear me apart!" Eva was desperate, her voice exasperated as she searched for a way to escape. There was none!

Curse Eva's naturally slim waist! It's hourglass shape allowed the Vulcan to keep a firm grasp on her, and Eva couldn't slip through since her waist tapered outward on both ends. It was hard enough being a woman, why make it harder to escape a predator! If her current predicament wasn't the cherry on top, his hungry gaze locked on her was. He wasn't letting her out of his sight, let alone out of his hands. Her only hope of escape was if her assailant found it in the good of her heart to save her from the same fate she might've suffered if she was magicless. Which Eva highly doubted. She wouldn't put it past her sister if she just left her there to die and take the throne for herself. After all, Eva would do the same if she were in her shoes. Though, that would be near impossible... Eva had small lady-like feet, unlike her sister's gigantic clown feet! She'd be walking around in boats.

Maybe if her sister did decide to rescue her, it wouldn't take that much at all. Kaori could simply pry open his hands with her chubby man hands that were ALMOST as big as the Vulcan's... "Oh dear, sister!" Eva yelled down the mountain, her voice echoing through the snowy ravine. "Why don't you use your lanky limbs to climb up here and save me! Your broad shoulders are enough to-" She was abruptly cut off and the chimp brained Vulcan swung her around to swat another away like a bug. She was in deep and her cry for help probably only angered Kaori! Was this where she died? Squeezed to death... Embarrassing! Eva thought she'd at least die with more dignity and grace than this.

WC: 617
TWC: 2,336/1,500

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Kaori was aggravated. Her sister had taken her beauty for granted far too many times and for that she would pay the price. Stepping out of the carriage, the monkey seemed to have stopped on a perch allowing for casual chit chat and bantering between the parties involved. Even though she was below them she had a commanding presence, and as soon as she spoke the ape stopped doing everything and listened. "How dare you lay your hands on a Ciguatera. I should cut them off and feed them to beasts like yourself but I am feeling merciful. Unhand her and you will walk away free." The monkey stared blankly, oohing and awing as he scratched his head.

After several minutes of thinking, he tossed Eva aside and began to climb down the mountain. He headed for Kaori, but she was not worried. Unlike her sister, she knew how to handle herself and wouldn't sing up for something she couldn't do alone. It was reckless and idiotic, but after all Eva had been through, Kaori couldn't truly blame her for how she was. Their childhood was rough and in fact, the only reason she even saved her is that she felt that she did owe her for all those times during her adolescence, specifically one moment.

It was when Kaori had just begun to mature as a woman. Her parents were thrilled because this meant they could finally put their daughter's beauty to use which of course meant marrying her off to form a powerful marital alliance. Her soon to be husband? A hideous and grotesque 40-year-old man. It was safe to say Kaori was far from thrilled and turned to someone who was always there for her, Eva. Hearing the news she was furious and decided that she would fix the problem. How she did it? To this day Kaori doesn't know but she is thankful.

There are more of these fond memories, and it is those that saved Eva's life.  But it seemed the ape was very confused. Running down the mountain he was very excited, overly so as he ran towards Kaori. At first, it took her a moment to understand the situation but it quickly came to light when the monkey started speaking. "New wife! They switch!" Of course, the Vulcan has misinterpreted the situation and he was coming for Kaori, who was apparently his new bride.

Charging towards her at an incredible speed Kaori blew a kiss, forming a heart shield in front of her. The Vulcan rammed into it, which only dazed him before with a few pounds and a headbutt the shield was shattered. A broken heart. "FOREPLAY!" The Vulcan cried out, clapping his hands like an overexcited child. The one word that left Kaori's mouth was simple, sweet and to the point. "No." Leaping over the Vulcan who was once again running towards her, he found himself on the edge with nowhere to turn. Holding out her arm a barrage of hearts flew in his direction, sending him flying off of the mountain. Now turning to her sister she brushed the snow off of her clothes and fixed her hair before speaking in her usual condescending tone. "Do you have anything to say for yourself?"


WC: 543
TWC: 2086/1,500

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Well, it wasn't exactly what Eva planned, but it worked! Not the most graceful escape, but it worked and the overgrown ape let her go! Now, it was landing that was the problem... He'd gone and thrown her in his attempt to kidnap her sister instead and there was nothing to break her fall. If Eva had her spellbook, then that hairy freak would regret ever laying his hands on Satan's Concubine, and that little bitch too!  

Instead of gracefully landing on her feet like a sleek black feline, she fell flat on her ass and the snow was no help... Instead of soft and pillowy, it was hard as a rock. "OUCH!" Eva yelped in pain as she heard every vertebre in her spine rattle like a xylophone. Before she even had a chance to get on her feet, a snowpack plopped onto her head. If her beehive hadn't already come undone, it was surely soaked and hanging in a stringy, dingy display. After the events that had just conspired, Eva was left looking rugged and her makeup completely smeared off. Her youthful look from before was gone and she truly looked her age, maybe even older. It was one of Eva's worst nightmares come to life!

When she finally regained her balance and started in the direction of Kaori, she was reduced to a hunched over hobble. Just to stride through the dense snow properly, she had to hike her knees up. Eva straightened herself out when she was in front of her sister. Kaori obviously towered her by a few inches and Eva was jealous of her height. Even when they were just girls, she'd always been jealous of Kaori's endowments and it showed. Through Eva pushing her sister away, to mocking her. And while her sister was being sarcastic, Eva wasn't going to strain their relationship more than it already was. At one point, they were sisters, best friends even. Now their relationship was reduced to nothing but insults and cheap sarcastic remarks. So when Kaori asked Eva if she had anything to say, she did. "I actually have quite a few things I'd like to say," She paused and remembered she wasn't going to argue and continued with less sassiness. "BUT, I'll refrain and instead I'll settle for 'Thank you'." It was these rare moments of heartfeltness that made Eva still feel human. She'd shut her heart off for so long and the only thing roaming her mind for all these years was just rage and revenge. But now, at this moment, she allowed herself to feel something more. Tenderness.

With that being said, Eva allowed her one last glance at her sister. Her emerald eyes twinkling not with hate, but love for her sister. She finally averted her gaze into the distance, the pinky-purple skyline darkening as the sun went to sleep. She had a long walk back to the guild, but at least she didn't have to worry about Vulcan's for a while. Eva sashayed her aching hips as she walked off without saying goodbye. Would this be the last time she saw her sister again? Or would it be the last time they ever shared a tender moment such as this? Eva didn't know...

WC: 542
TWC: 2,878/1,500