Just Jack

Eclipse didn’t want to think about all the dead. It brought back terrible memories, and for a moment he found himself shutting his eyes tightly. The images of all the dead covering the floors of his coven house flipped through his mind. He pressed his lips together and did his best to not think about it. He nodded as Jack spoke. They were safe and that was a good thing. His eyes opened to look up at Jack as his hair was moved from his face.

When he realized how tight his grip had been he released Jack’s shirt. The vampire took him to the ballroom where he was finally set down. He bit at his bottom lip as he was wrapped in a towel by Jack. He signed ‘Thank you’ before bringing the towel tighted about himself. When Jack asked if he was okay again he pressed his lips together. He wasn’t sure how to explain how he was doing in all honesty, so instead of worrying Jack with vague responses he just nodded then signed 'Are you okay?’

The youth was a bit surprised when he was so suddenly scooped up, strong arms carrying him through the flooding halls. The initial shock of everything settled over him, and he found himself just staring up at Jack as they made it out of the catacombs and into the safety of the manor. At the question Eclipse nodded. His hands, which he hadn’t realized, were holding onto Jack’s shirt, clutching the wet material hard.

The water was getting higher and higher. No amount of force seemed to budge that damned door open. Eventually Eclipse stopped, the side of his body aching from the force he was using to ram into the damned door. He pressed his forehead to the bars and let his eyes close for a moment.

Just as he was giving up Jack’s voice sounded off and he instantly opened his eyes to see the door being unlocked and opened. When Jack reached for him he found himself reaching right back.

There was an odd surge of magic that woke Eclipse from his sleep. His eyes fluttered open, and he stared for a long moment up at the ceiling. Had he been dreaming? Was what he felt real? He wasn’t sure anymore. However, before he could dwell on the thought shouts started up. The guards were yelling about a tsunami, and then suddenly the water began to fill the catacombs.

A nurse passed his cell, her movements through the water frantic as she ignored the screams of slaves around her so that she could focus on saving herself. Unable to speak or call out for help, Eclipse did his best to open up his cell door. There was no use. The cell door wouldn’t budge at all.

Jack had been out for an evening stroll, enjoying the night air, when he felt the surge of magic. There was a strange rush of magic over him and then a loud roar, the sound of a mass of water. He looked around, attempting to identify the source of the sound, when he saw the massive wave. “Fuck.” He saw others screaming, rushing for safety, but he turned and ran towards the catacombs, wanting to help those that would be trapped there. His mind may have flickered to Eclipse, knowing that those quiet might be missed by others. He rushed down the hall, moving quickly through the rushing water as the catacombs filled. 

Jack had enjoyed the time getting to know Eclipse, he had to admit he was intrigued by the boy. When he had accepted his offer of going with him to the bookstore, it had brought a smile to the vampire’s face. He made his way down to the catacombs, walking along the corridor until he found Eclipse’s cell. He tapped lightly on one of the bar’s smiling, “Hello, how are you?” He signed as he spoke, “Ready to go?” He asked, motioning to the guard to unlock the cell door and switch out the collar.