Reuniting Split Ends

[Lydia Nozhetvakas]

The moment that Arnost had died, Lady Lydia did not want her offspring separated anymore. Though she herself had ignored Vladislav most of his life, she wanted him back before he too was lost. Lady Lydia has screamed and shouted to get her way and finally, with all the Patriarch's agreeing through their portraits and Asparuh's reluctance to agree, they all finally came to a solution. Asparuh would only have his brother back if and only if Vladislav stays out of the way, and permanently moves in with them, and in the Zhefarovich Manor. That included his children. Lady Lydia did not care, she wanted to see her daughter-in-law, after seeing that Kasura had somehow escaped her fingertips. Was she beautiful like her other daughters and daughters-in-law? Lady Lydia glided down the halls, and she approached her son and she murmured in that ghostly sweet tone, "Honey, don't be so sad, just don't kill him." And then there was Arnost Zhefarovich, the one that hated Vladislav with a passion but neither could do anything to the other because one was a spirit, the other was a ghost. Lady Lydia missed Axelle, and she had hit Arnost a few times on the arm for dying. Could nothing be done? Could they not just kill her too and she become a ghost? But it was easier said than done. She wanted her former daughter-in-law back. What could she say? She loved that Axelle with all of her heart, almost as much as Danielle herself.

Axelle had blessed her with many girls, many new granddaughters to spoil. Perhaps she could have another man in the family marry her but that would be too much. Lady Lydia waited for her new son with the new wife, in the Patriarch's lair with the rest of the siblings. Well, what was left of them. The only one that did not become a ghost after dying was none other than Raisa, because even with a daughter here, she was willing to move on. Rayna must be devastated. She wanted to stroke her oldest daughter, but there was nothing to stroke. Lady Lydia hoped that the servant would not come back empty handed, or else she would be very displeased. Lady Lydia looked upon everyone in the room, Arnost, Rayna, Asparuh and Danielle. They all did not look too pleased with the arrival of the exiled member of the family. Everyone hated Vladislav, but it was time that all of that had ended, here and now. She wanted everyone to get along or at least act like it. Lady Lydia folded her legs in the air, and in the silence, it was awkward, but not for the mother of the Patriarch. She was going to see this through, an ensure that everyone remained civil somehow.​

 

[Arnost Zhefarovich]

Arnost had the most sour look on his ghostly face right now. The one that could not get along with Vladislav the most was none other than Arnost himself. Now that Arnost was dead, he could not do anything to the living which completely ruined his afterlife. The least he wanted to do was kill that Vladislav, but now their mother had to get all screeching and wanting nothing more but to have her sons and daughter around. The only sibling that was no longer with them, alive or ghost, was Raisa. She was the youngest and the most ruthless woman that the Zhefarovich Family had been born into the family. She must not have wanted anything to do with anyone alive, which could explain why she did not come back as a ghost. Arnost looked as though he was sitting in the air, having mastered gliding around and whatnot. He averted his eyes from everyone and the expression on his face was uncanny as it looked like it had matched Asparuh's. There was not even a smirk hidden in his lips or eyes. Nothing but complete sourness and hatred. Arnost muttered in Bulgarian, "I hope that they end up dying in the trip back here." Lydia had nudged him and Arnost narrowed his eyes at his mother. Oh she was annoying at times.​

 

[Rayna Zhefarovich]

A gown the color of ebony spread thin over Rayna's figure moved ever so slightly as the tall blonde shifted her body in the chair that had graced her form. The news of Vladislav's return had infuriated Arnost as far as the Death Eater could see. Ruby red lips spread into a smirk, her onyx eyes flashed with pure enjoyment. A torturous moment this seemed to be. Rayna herself seemed delighted to have a new few additions to the family. Vladislav and Kasura Arnaunt. Heels tapped the cold floor and the only ones that said anything were the ones that were dead. Red tipped fingers glided across the fabric of the chair, and silence remained from the young Death Eater. Once Vladislav arrived, the only one missing was Raisa, her dear beloved twin.

Wonder how Vladislav will take to having a family where everyone wishes him dead.

 

[Danielle Zhefarovich]

Danielle Zhefarovich leaned her petite body against the wall with a straight on placid look upon her beautiful features. Her angelic blue eyes fixed themselves upon the floor before she curtly smoothed down the elegant white dress she was wearing. Unlike the other's within the room right now there wasn't much that could be said about how Danielle felt about this situation between Vladislav and the others in the family. It appeared that Danielle was the only one in the room right now that was married into the family instead of being a born descendant. So her opinion on this probably didn't matter too much when it came to judging Vladislav harshly on his stupid decisions in the past. But she could blame her bad mood on the fact that she wasn't much more fond of him than anyone else in this room was. Danielle just knew that she thought and had always thought he was an idiot. Even as kids he pissed her off successfully enough to make her want to ring his neck on a daily basis. He wasn't bad as Arnost but unlikely the ghostly pain in the ass Vladislav has yet to have any redeeming qualities shown to Danielle either. Nothing that proved he was actually useful enough to keep around. So why not just kill him now and save poor Lydia the suffering? What if her son came back and proved to be the most moronic flop ever? Danielle knew if she had to view her own child in such situation's she would be absolutely heartbroken. Everyone else in the room seemed to be in such a negative mood too so it was obvious that no one wanted him back all that much, except for Lydia. Danielle didn't have the heart to tell lady Lydia that she disagreed with this full heartedly though. Then again there was a lot on Danielle's mind right now anyways.

People were getting riled up within her family. Mostly at the fact that Iulian Pisces might be possibly poking his nose in where it didn't belong. He knew where some of Danielle's weaknesses were and that could be potentially dangerous for her and a few other members in her family. Then there was all those people eager and restless for her to step down and pass her title down to someone. But Danielle was waiting. Something interesting had come up and now it was between Gabrielle, Axelle, and a newer female that had made her way out of the shadows and into the spotlight in her own way. Etoile. Danielle had never met her personally but she had been hearing things and now it was in her interest to check this girl out.​

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[Asparuh Zhefarovich III]

Asparuh shot a heartless glare over at his mother and he almost cursed however he remained silent as the grave. He did not see the point in having Vladislav and his wh*re come on over. Asparuh did not like Kasura, and he could not stand Vladislav. Even their last name sickened him, however he had agreed to have him unexiled, so that his mother would finally shut up. If only he could go to the Ministry and complain about his ghostly mother, but they would just have her haunt where she died, which was in the Zhefarovich Manor. Either way, he was not going to have any peace. It frustrated the Death Eater to the core of his existence, but he was sitting in his chair, with distance from everyone else. Thankfully he and his twin actually agreed on something which was their hatred for their youngest brother. After he had lost two siblings during battles, one would want to have the missing one back in his home, but not Asparuh. He could have cared less. His twin was still lurking about, and he had Rayna. Raisa was a shame to lose but she was gone, taken by Death's greed. That was in the past, and that was that. Vladislav would probably have to get to know who all has died and who has not. He had not had access to the family in quite some time, and having others hunt after him left and right because he was free game. However Asparuh turned toward the fireplace, when he stood up as soon as the fireplace lit up as a brilliant emerald green. They were flooing in, as that was the only choice that they had for now. Asparuh had lifted the charms to prevent flooing, and they would go back on as soon as his treacherous brother got here.

 

[Vladislav Zhefarovich]

Going back to the home where one person had demolished all of one's direct family was no piece of cake in the eyes of Vladislav Arnaunt. He was holding Havoc in one of his arms, while Chaos clung to his other hand. Demonia stuck right next to Vladislav's wife, Kasura. She had gotten so big, it amazed the man. She would be five in the next year. Vladislav turned to look at Kasura, and could tell that she was not very happy with this, but it was better than dying, and having the children dye as well, which Asparuh had shown that he could do if he wanted. The exiled brother was going to be unexiled, and this would be a first. Vladislav had no idea that Raisa was dead, and also Arnost had died and turned into a ghost. It was going to be a big change, which meant that he would have to find a place to ride his motorcycle. That was going to be a trickier part. Moving in to the Zhefarovich Manor would be better once they were able to apparate back and forth. Vladislav had no idea if Kasura would have the brand like everyone else married into the family, and had told her everything down to the last little rule that could not be broken. He feared for their lives, and now he might not have to fear so much anymore. He had no idea what gave Asparuh the change of heart, but he would soon find out. He inquired to Kasura, in a soft tone, "Ready, hon?" Of course, he would never be ready for something like this. With an almost silent sigh, he used the floo powder to floo them to the Manor. Stepping out of the Emerald flames was similar to getting smacked in the face with reality, as his eyes feasted on what one would definitely not call a Welcoming party.

Seeing his mother again was definitely not what he was expecting. He whispered to Kasura to let her know who the ghostly woman was, beaming down upon them with long, silvery hair that used to be blonde. She looked like a goddess. 'I wonder if this is how I got back in suddenly, her,' thought Vladislav, which he would not mind because he loved his mother, but he never got to spend much time with her growing up. Vladislav looked next to her and saw Arnost. Now when did he die? Better yet, how did someone manage to kill that brute? Asparuh was still living, and so was Rayna. But where was Raisa? If all that they were meeting were siblings and their spouses, then Raisa must also be dead. Vladislav looked around, and he wanted to be the first to say something, but he just could not bring himself to do it. Vladislav could see all the glares, and he did not appreciate any of them. They were moving in, and to a place that the higher and more important Zhefarovich's wanted them dead. Even Danielle did not seem pleased, but who was to blame her, she probably sided with Asparuh. Vladislav held his ground, masked his eyes with the coldness inherited to hide his fear.​

 

[Kasura Zhefarovich]

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<COLOR color="#000">Kasura Arnaunt adjusted the sleeve's of her shirt as she attempted to hide the nervousness she was feeling about going to see Vladislav's family. For one they tried to kill her at her own wedding so she didn't see much reason to trust any of them. They had harmed all of Vladislav's previous family as well which out him through so much grief. This family was evil. Kasura felt that she had every right to be fearful and angry at the situation that was going on between her and Vladislav's future with becoming involved in this family. Her children and new found family could be in danger and there wasn't a single thing she could do about it because these people had control over the situation and she didn't. Why want Vladislav back now when they had treated him so poorly in the past years? 'Better yet why do they want all of us to come with him?' Were they all going to be killed instead of being welcomed back with open arms like was promised? Families like that could do anything they wanted to and it seemed to unlike them to just except them all with open arms. After the stories Kasura had heard she felt there was a strong reason for her to be worried over this. Her children could be in danger and they had barely lived their lives. Little Demonia was just five years old, and the twins three. Would they be spared if something were to happen? Kasura worried over her husband the most. When they first met Kasura probably wouldn't have cared at all if something happened to him. But the two of them bonded and connected and she fell for him. Kasura never expected to run away and find love as well as start a family of her own of care for. But she did and she'd be damned if they took her family away from her without so much as even a fight. But things could work in their favor too. They might accept them all and maybe they would no longer have to live in fear. They wouldn't have to worry about taking their kids to the park, or going out and having a nice day, there would be a lot less to worry if they just accepted them and let the previous tension go. "I suppose this is as ready as I'll ever be." Kasura answered as she gripped her eldest child's hand and walked over to the chimney. They were going to floo there. She hated flooing but she was too nervous about meeting the others to really care about how they traveled. There was a lot on her mind and she hoped that her children didn't notice the tension in the air. They were too young to realize the dangers that they were stepping into at this very moment and she was glad for that.

Stepping out of the Emerald flames, Kasura bit her lip with utmost anxiousness. Her purple orbs stared around the room of dark beings, none who looked all too happy to see either of them. There was only one of them she recognized as well and that was Danielle. The rest she had to just guess by the stories she had heard. Kasura half expected Hollace and Hades to be here as well. They were related to Vladislav were they not. but they were not here. Which actually wasn't that bad of a thing to Kasura. The Russian woman didn't really like the woman and was rather glad she didn't have to deal with the stupidity she brought whenever she was around, particularly with men. Hades just unnerved her because he was like a giant mystery to her. One who had horrible taste in who he chose to torture but it was his life so he could bother whomever he wanted to. Demonia whispered to her that she wanted to go home and Kasura told her softly to hush. To which the little girl answered with a nod of her head before she hid behind her mother's legs. Away from the cruel eyes of her family. Nothing was said to relieve the tension and Vladislav didn't look like he even knew how to react about this, even with his ghostly mother being there. She was very pretty but Kasura was unsure if she even wanted to look at her in fear that she would be killed or something.​

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[Lydia Nozhetvakas]

Eyes that used to be brown looked over to the emerald flames and Lydia saw her precious son, his children and his wife. Lydia's smile faltered when she looked at the wife that Vladislav had chosen. Not nearly as beautiful as those that Arnost and Asparuh had married, though in Lydia's eyes, she was thinking of the Lefevre's. Well, she was not too bad, but she was something else. Lydia moved her body down so that she floated in front of Kasura Arnaunt, studying her. Lydia watched as Asparuh rose from his chair and he walked away, and Arnost just floated into another room, muttering curses that should never be muttered. The oldest of the two would never be able to accept the fact that their little brother was back. Lydia looked back to Vladislav and she murmured, "Welcome home, my sweet boy. What ever happened to that other woman you were with? This one..." Lydia's eyes went back over to Kasura before she shrugged, "is a little young. I hope her blood status makes up for what she is lacking in age and..." Lydia faded off before she continued, "Both of you study the family tree, and get yourselves caught up. And do be careful around Asparuh, he has been feeling angered by this." Lydia floated over to the family tree and up toward the ceiling, before she smiled once more back down at the returning couple. She wondered if she would be receiving the brand too. Lydia hoped so. She did not know if she would like Kasura as much as she would like Danielle and Axelle. Right now, she had to think of a way to get Axelle back into the family, as she wanted. The more Lefevres she was around, the better. Especially the females. Humming the demented lullaby, she floated through the ceiling, to check on the children.​

 

[Rayna Zhefarovich]

The slender form rose from the seat as onyx eyes watched the departure of the older siblings. A smirk curled across red lips as the mother of them all seemed to insult the new sister-in-law. Rayna approached the new couple and she extended her left arm to the female, as her icy words formed, "Words of our Maika should not be taken to heart. The only females she appreciates are the Lefevre's. Welcome, sister." Heels took the Death Eater over to the family tree where her nails lightly touched the last name of the bride of her older brother Vladislav. A Malkov, respected. "Maika prefers blonde women. Need not worry, she will come to love you." Rayna's eyes landed onto her long lost, yet beloved twin sister, Raisa. Curling her nails into her palm, the surprising thing was, how this slender woman that was capable of murder with a smile and peeling flesh from bones without a flinch was the most welcoming sibling as of right now. One would not expect this gorgeous glacier of ice to be welcoming at all. Her fingers graced her curves as she waited patiently for her siblings to come over. Her onyx eyes danced over to Danielle, curious if she would follow her husband like a vicious Pomeranian.

 

[Kasura Zhefarovich]

Kasura wasn't sure if she wanted to speak, or if she wanted to just shrink away whenever someone spoke to her. The stories she had heard about this family from Vladislav sounded horrifying enough to make her nervous enough about opening her mouth to say anything. Vladislav's mother was very pretty and awful motherly, it was nice but she couldn't help but wonder if this woman cared even the slightest bit about Kasura. She was a little young? Was there something wrong with being young? It meant that she could be around for Vlad longer, she could give him more children, there was plenty of good things about being young! Kasura didn't even want to mention to the woman that she was pure blood, that her family was pretty well known in Russia for being pure blooded control freaks. Instead of saying to her she just looked up at Vladislav, as if to say, 'see your mother doesn't like me so what are we supposed to do now'?. Well she didn't plan on being liked, she just wanted to be accepted and in the end not killed by the woman. The ghostly woman flew away and she shook her head. But then she was approached by another blonde woman. She looked similar to Vladislav so Kasura assumed that this was one of his sisters. Rayna or Raisa. She wasn't sure which of the two it was though, twins were hard to tell apart. Both were viscious but from what she remembered, one had a thing a for women too or something. Kasura wasn't completely sure which one is was either but she would probably figure it out with time. Kasura extended her hand to the woman. She wasn't supposed to take Lydia's words to heart. As the only women she appreciate's were the Lefevre's. Kasura watched as Danielle scoffed and turned her head to the side before elegantly making her way out of the room. There were times where Kasura found it hard to believe that she was such a tyrant with how angelic she could seem. "They seem to gain a lot of appreciation these days." Kasura was unsure whether this would anger the woman or not. It was unknown whether she had a strong bond with the family. But it did seem like they were the way they were. Oh how they were hated for it. Kasura grabbed a strand of her hair and looked at it. So she was not blond. Well this was one of those moments where she nearly wished she was. "I don't think I'd look very becoming with blonde hair anyways. I hope she does, the last thing I need is to make enemies....beg my pardon...but which of the twins are you? Rayna or...Raisa? I'm horrible at telling twins apart." Kasura shifted her hand back and linked it within her husband's. She still felt nervous. She wanted to make the best impression possible. They were her family too. Her marriage to Vladislav had been without his family. So Kasura felt like she owed them the chance to get to know her.​

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[Vladislav Zhefarovich]

Vladislav watched as everyone seemed to leave him and his wife and children alone, so that they were alone with Rayna Zhefarovich. Vladislav was nervous as can be, and he wondered where they would be living at in the Manor. It was a big move, to come back here. However, he was no longer exiled, the tattoo on his back was magically fixed, and he had been hoping that his children would not have to endure that pain, but now they were going to have to, no matter what the mother or father said lest they wish to die. Vladislav watched as another family member, a kinder one at that, came in and said that they were going to lead the children to play with the others. Vladislav wanted to say no, but he had to remember, he was with family now, and he had to trust them. Vladislav was just glad that he no longer had to look over his back in protecting his family. That was something that he had been worried about for a long time. Vladislav looked to Kasura and he nodded at her. People here could be trusted now that his mother was back even though she had never really paid any attention to him. The only time he ever got any attention from anyone was when he was fighting with Arnost, and then Arnost would get out free as a bird and he would be punished for having his own mind and opinion, that was not allowed in the family apparently. Vladislav's freedom was being cut short, and he did not appreciate it at all. He looked to Rayna as she seemed to have taken a liking to Kasura. He wanted to put his arm around her, to protect her and whatnot. Vladislav looked at the tree, amazed by how much had changed, seeing that there were a few Part-Veelas into the family. "Asparuh is letting birds into the family?" scoffed Vladislav with a smirk. He was amazed by how Arnost mated with one, and then there was her daughter with a male one. Vladislav looked at the tree and was even more mortified when he saw that Raisa was dead, and she had a daughter. The father was dead, so that was no surprise. Raisa was always the colder one of the two, and Rayna was more insane. So the one that they were really dealing with was the one that loved females and males, just whatever she could get her fingertips into. Her hand had slipped into his, and he gave her a squeeze.​

 

[Rayna Zhefarovich]

The female Death Eater awaited for the two to come to her. Her onyx eyes gazed over Kasura's body, and grew green with envy. No doubt this woman was young enough to have more children. Raising Hela, Raisa's daughter, as her own for the sake of Raisa was not the same. Rayna looked over the family tree, her face becoming only colder as she grew displeased. Everyone had found happiness. Not her. Females were giving birth, Rayna yearned to have the feeling of a child growing within her glorious form. Rayna whispered, "I can see why they would. Our big brother married the queen ***** of them all." Rayna's voice held the tone of mockery however she had a smirk upon those ruby lips, meaning that she did not mind her sister-in-law. Her mind lingered over the thoughts of Lefevres. She would not mind having a male mate with her, however it would anger her brothers. Rayna only smirked more at the thought of that. When the brunette asked her if she was Rayna or Raisa. Rayna's eyes narrowed ever so slightly. Her slender form faced her sister-in-law as her tone turned icy, "Rayna. My twin, bless her, was killed by some nasty, half-blood Auror!" Her lungs were filling with air as she had raised her voice so slightly. Her fingertips ran through blonde hair, and she uttered, "I'll slit his throat once I find him, and bathe in his blood." The Death Eater's nails traced her Dark Mark, and her heels clicked on the floor when she shifted her position as she stood. Ruby lips smirked as she murmured, tone changed back to her normal voice, "Want to know where you will be sleeping?"

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