Talarine: Ally to the Angels

Chapter 28

Tal felt it long before she saw it coming. The pain was intense and she could barely move though her snarls told the people around her that she was in pain. She felt her blood drip from her body and collapsed in a heap. Whrn she was able to move next she found herself tied down upon her side. As she closed her eyes the voices reached her ears. "This is her?"

"Yesss, thisss isss the ssshe-wolf named Talarine." The serpent demon hissed.

"She is a menace to the Demon Lords. You did well bringing her here. Hook up the lines! Her blood being so pure will make her an excellent sacrifice to Lord Diablo." Tal felt pain as needle like things were pushed under her fur and into her skin. "Pity... You are such a prize but Lord Diablo comes first." The creature cackled as he touched her fur. Then in her ear he whispered poisonous words. "Your Angelic Mate will never find you here! We are to deep into the Burning Hells for him to even search. In fact we are in the realm none but those born of Terror or foolish enough may step into. Welcome to the Realm of Terror."

Xypherius... Her thoughts trailed off as she began to lose blood and as she remember what had landed her in this position.

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Tal and Xypherius were standing near the fountain on this sunny day. Tal had wanted to do nothing but lay in the nearby meadow, but Xypherius had wanted to do something special for her. Infact he had taken notice of how everyone who was not bonded to an angel or was of the Pack looked at her, and so with the help of one of the female wizards he had crafted an 'engagement' ring just for her. Like her clothing it would disappear when in wolf form but would be present whenever in human form, and now he waited for the right time to present it to her. Tal smiled at him as they spoke whrn she noticed all wolf-angel pairs were coming around. "Xypherius what haven't you told me?"

He only smiled at her. When everyone was present did he choose to ask her. The pure shock and joy within her expression told him all he needed to know. The ring was quickly placed upon her finger and a celebration was done in honor of it. They walked together as the night drew near. "I am sure Anaurael will be highly upset at you for this."

"What makes you say that?" Xypherius turned his gaze towards his beloved shifter.

"Was it not you who told me that she always enjoys seeing things like this?"

"I did didn't I? Well I'll just let her plan out the wedding to make up for it." He smiled, doing that would surely make Anaurael's day. His smile grew as he chuckled. "Let me speak with Izarius about it. He may be able to help with getting her told and with the planning. I am also sure that our sister will keep you away from me for a while but I will be fine with that."

Tal nodded. "But there is a slight problem."

"Hmn?"

"Like all weddings, I do need a father figure to walk me down to meet you. Had Alpha not done what he had, that honor would belong to him. My own sire, however much I wish to meet him, has kept his whereabouts hidden."

"Would not one of your packmates or even Shade work?"

Tal shook her head. "No. Shade is busy nowadays and the pack has need to see the wedding in full." Tal sighed. "I am sure we have enough time to figure it out eventually."

"I will see to it that we do. You have yet to meet anyone who can act as this figure and I am unsure if any of the Male Archangels would be willing. I know Imperius would refuse. Itherael is iffy and Tyrael, though he does show he cares in his own way, I am unsure if he would want to..." Xypherius thought for a moment. "Let me speak with Izarius and eventually Anaurael. I will see what can be done and who would be willing to act in this role for you." With that he kissed her and left.

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A/N: *SPOILER!!* Within the next chapter comes Talarine's capture and escape. Be prepared for it.